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Here are 6 number cards

9 7 5 -4 -2 0

Arrange these into 3 pairs with the same total

could anyone help me find a useful solution to figure this out because i cant seem to get my head around it.
Original post by lara36
Here are 6 number cards

9 7 5 -4 -2 0

Arrange these into 3 pairs with the same total

could anyone help me find a useful solution to figure this out because i cant seem to get my head around it.


0 + 5 = 5
-2 + 7 = 5
-4 + 9 = 5

That good? :wink:
7-2
5+0
9-4

is there supposed to be a method for this
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Original post by orderofthelotus
7-2
5+0
9-4

is there supposed to be a method for this


Original post by Mehru1214
0 + 5 = 5
-2 + 7 = 5
-4 + 9 = 5

That good? :wink:


Thanks
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Original post by lara36
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-5 + 2 = -3
-2 - 1 = -3
0 - 3 = -3
There’s no method involved really it’s just trial and error

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