Problem of the Sixes
Using any of the mathematical operations, make the following statement true:
2 2 2 = 6
It’s easy, right? Can you think of any other ways to do the problem?
The first answer that most people think of is 2 + 2 + 2 = 6.
Another possible answer is 2 x 2 + 2 or 2 + 2 x 2.
Now for the real challenge!
Note: It may help to print this page so you can work on it in your spare time. When you have your answers, return to this discussion to post your reply.
Using any mathematical operations, make the following statements true:
1 1 1 = 6
3 3 3 = 6
4 4 4 = 6
5 5 5 = 6
6 6 6 = 6
7 7 7 = 6
8 8 8 = 6
9 9 9 = 6
Final Challenge:
10 10 10 = 6
Have you tried using other operations, such as square roots or factorials? If you’re not sure what these are, you can look them up!