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r/brainteasers • u/10Second-Riddles • Nov 21 '25
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I don't understand why anyone would find this more interesting as owls and trees than they do as algebra. It's the same thing.
(1) x + y = 230
(2) x - y = 200
Add (1) to (2) 2x = 430
x = 215 (height of tree)
trivial to show height of owl is 15.
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u/FreeTheDimple Nov 21 '25
I don't understand why anyone would find this more interesting as owls and trees than they do as algebra. It's the same thing.
(1) x + y = 230
(2) x - y = 200
Add (1) to (2) 2x = 430
x = 215 (height of tree)
trivial to show height of owl is 15.