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  • Sep 8, 2010, 01:55 PM
    sexyshayonte23
    How do you do number patterns like 1458 to get to the number 486?
    How do I get to 486 from 1458
  • Sep 8, 2010, 09:54 PM
    Unknown008

    1458 / 3 = 486

    or maybe...

    1458 - 972 = 486

    It all depends on the type of sequence. Two terms is not enough.
  • Sep 9, 2010, 02:38 AM
    Clough
    Hi, sexyshayonte23!

    What were the specific instructions that you were given, either verbally or written, to solve the problem, please?

    Thanks!
  • Sep 9, 2010, 06:44 AM
    ebaines

    You could get there as follows, although it uses 5 twice:

    (5+1) x (8-5)^4
  • Sep 10, 2010, 02:16 AM
    Clough
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ebaines View Post
    You could get there as follows, although it uses 5 twice:

    (5+1) x (8-5)^4
    Now, you're really over my head! :eek:

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