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In this feature you will be challenged to exploit the symmetries of a range of equations to derive elegant and efficient solutions to problems which, at first sight, might seem very difficult. 

 

 

 

Symmetricality
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Symmetricality

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
1 out of 3

Five equations and five unknowns. Is there an easy way to find the unknown values?

Always Two
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Always Two

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
2 out of 3

Find all the triples of numbers a, b, c such that each one of them plus the product of the other two is always 2.

Mega Quadratic Equations
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Mega Quadratic Equations

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
1 out of 3

What do you get when you raise a quadratic to the power of a quadratic?

Agile Algebra
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Agile Algebra

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
1 out of 3

Observe symmetries and engage the power of substitution to solve complicated equations.

Overturning fracsum
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Overturning Fracsum

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
1 out of 3

Can you solve the system of equations to find the values of x, y and z?