. . . . . .1.5x . |--------------------| . |--------------------| x |------------------ | x . |--------------------| . . . . . . 1.5x add up all the x's, that equals 75. then solve for x
how many x's are there (1.5+1.5=3 x+x=2 3+2=5) 5 75/5 75/5=15 x=15 I cheat I have to use novel ways to do math note: I haven't done this in 4 years so it could be wrong but I don't think so
Wanted to see if my unorthodox way still worked, I think it does, I'm leaving it to the court of forum opinion
ha ha.. I can't be bothered to find out if I was right... also if I find out I might be wrong.. this way I at least have a hope! haha.. hmmm bollocks, bollocks... yup, a haa, ahaa ,a haa, sweet pepper is my axe to ground my sour mind, ha haa, yup