Five equations… five unknowns… can you solve the system?
Take a look at the system of equations below:
ab=1
bc=2
cd=3
de=4
ea=6
Can you find a set of values {a, b, c, d, e} that satisfy the system?
Can you find more than one?
Age 16 to 18
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NRICH: System Speak
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Algebra & Pre-Algebra, Equations
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NRICH: System Speak
Five equations… five unknowns… can you solve the system?
Take a look at the system of equations below:
ab=1
bc=2
cd=3
de=4
ea=6
Can you find a set of values {a, b, c, d, e} that satisfy the system?
Can you find more than one?
Age 16 to 18
NRICH (University of Cambridge)
Math Topics
Algebra & Pre-Algebra, Equations
High School, Educator
11th Grade, 12th Grade
What are you looking for?
Organization
NRICH (University of Cambridge)
Website URL
Type of Resource
Challenge