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Explore a challenging math crossword that appears impossible at first glance. Can the equations be solved? Dive into the analysis and find out!

Wrath of Math
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This basic math crossword puzzle asks us to fill in the blanks to make 5 equations true. After a brief analysis, we'll find the puzzle seems impossible. But one clever trick will turn this impossible puzzle into a very cute an elegant one, even if it feels a bit like cheating! #maths #mathpuzzle #mathchallenge
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0:00 Intro
2:46 Solving the Puzzle
5:09 Impossible?
6:00 A Surprising Solution
8:50 Is it Intended?
10:17 Investigating
13:08 Solving Puzzle 2
15:49 Conclusion
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More Math Chats: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLztBpqftvzxXQDmPmSOwXSU9vOHgty1RO
OP from r/puzzles: https://www.reddit.com/r/puzzles/comments/1lcl9nt/please_help_i_am_going_crazy_i_dont_think_this_is/
Puzzle Source: https://www.yourwestcentral.com/bean/go-figure-june-12
Outro music: https://youtube.com/shorts/tfifiSdTZRg
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β Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrathofmathedu
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0:00 Intro
2:46 Solving the Puzzle
5:09 Impossible?
6:00 A Surprising Solution
8:50 Is it Intended?
10:17 Investigating
13:08 Solving Puzzle 2
15:49 Conclusion
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