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Algebra CAT - Solution

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Algebra CATThe Puzzle: Solve the following:

CAT = (C + A + T) × C × A × T


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The Solution . . .

135 = (1 + 3 + 5) × 1 × 3 × 5

If you allow A=T, then another solution is (supplied by Bill Elliott):

144 = (1 + 4 + 4) × 1 × 4 × 4


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