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After 3 Years Still Can't Solve This Maths Problem by unmask: 8:29pm On Dec 21, 2014
I was given this to solve

X^x + Y^y = 31

X + Y = 5

Find x and y.....

Note: the answer is 3 and 2

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Re: After 3 Years Still Can't Solve This Maths Problem by Topstarr: 8:42pm On Dec 21, 2014
unmask:
I was given this to solve

X^x + Y^y = 31

X + Y = 5

Find x and y.....

Note: the answer is 3 and 2

Show workings
Re: After 3 Years Still Can't Solve This Maths Problem by Nobody: 9:29pm On Dec 21, 2014
Since u know the answer, y do u need our help?
Re: After 3 Years Still Can't Solve This Maths Problem by unmask: 10:06pm On Dec 21, 2014
Zedric:
Since u know the answer, y do u need our help?
it isn't about the answer, it is about getting to the answer.... Can you solve it?
Re: After 3 Years Still Can't Solve This Maths Problem by ezeodiachi(m): 10:25pm On Dec 21, 2014
Not all equations can are solved by the classic paper and pen methods of "elimination or substitution"... a simple goals eek in excel and your answer would pop up in seconds... nice puzzle anyway

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