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Is MU a reachable string in the MIU system?

I have a proof that it is.
1 (16.7%)
I have a proof that it is not.
1 (16.7%)
I give up...
1 (16.7%)
I don't get it.
1 (16.7%)
MATH?
2 (33.3%)

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Offline MichaelEvans

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Horrible math problem... Theorems!
« on: January 18, 2008, 12:53:00 am »
Horrible math problem... Theorems!

http://www.norreg.dk/tok/math01.htm
The MIU system... is MU part of it?

To make this more fun (if you like math), work through it on your own, only looking back for the next hint when you need a boost.  The practice work will pay off in your eventual decision.
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Offline DancingTofu

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Re: Horrible math problem... Theorems!
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2008, 07:16:12 pm »
Here's my solution:

[scroll down for it, but try it yourself first.]

EDIT: found an error in my process.  Reworking it.

EDIT2: or not.
« Last Edit: January 18, 2008, 07:34:02 pm by DancingTofu »
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Offline Syd-chan

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Re: Horrible math problem... Theorems!
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2008, 09:11:04 pm »
*blink* Woooooooow...........So.....many........questions!!! *dies*

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Re: Horrible math problem... Theorems!
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2008, 09:21:25 pm »
This forum needs a method of invisible text. :/
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Offline MichaelEvans

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Re: Horrible math problem... Theorems!
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2008, 11:03:07 pm »
I suppose a spoiler thread would work.

I might add two cautions to this...

First, if you solve it, obviously you have proof that it works.
Second, if you have a proof that it doesn't work, it will likely be fairly long, or since we're informal, be concrete enough for you to 'prove' to your self that you are correct.

Third, we're all human, very likely not professionals in this field, and fallible in general... take EVERYONE with a grain of salt.

Fourth, most of the fun in math like this is the journey, posting solutions just kills the buzz.
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