Post by Salzmank on May 6, 2017 13:18:45 GMT
Mmm...
Possible, but he didn't say that only his oldest son liked hot dogs so what you deduce wouldn't be sufficient proof. For all we know, more than one of his kids could like hot dogs.
2, 2, and 9 are the only numbers which fit both equations. Unless I've missed a combination somewhere.
Just looked at your earlier spoiler, Al, because I thought you and I would be on the same track, and we are. I also don't see any other numbers that fit both equations--though, knowing my lack of skill with even the simplest arithmetic, it's very possible for me to miss something.
I'm of the opinion that it has to do something with our preconceived notions about the puzzle, rather than the equations. I've no idea what those notions are, though.
I'm of the opinion that it has to do something with our preconceived notions about the puzzle, rather than the equations. I've no idea what those notions are, though.