Saturday, 27 December 2008

Math Challenge 12

Although math may seem difficult at times, proper use of its principles will render it simple to handle and use.

Here, a bit of algebraic juice can help in solving the below math challenge.

Following the pattern, you will observe a "trick" that you can make use to solve the challenge later.

22 - 12 = 3

32 - 22 = 5

62 - 52 = 11

112 - 92 = 40

The above equations are done without detailed written working, just simple mental calculation.

Challenge:
162 - 142 = ??

Do it without calculator.

What is the answer to the above? At the comment session, please.


Hmmm........ tick tock tick tock

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

60 is the answer.

EeHai said...

(16 + 14)(16 - 14) = (30)(2)

Right you are! Good!