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MC-10 A Cache in Two Variables Mystery Cache

Hidden : 10/15/2008
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

***CACHE IS NOT AT THE POSTED CO-ORDINATES*** This cache is in a busy and populous area in RTP. The posted coordinates are for parking. Stealth must be exercised if this cache is attempted during business hours. The cache is a small container with room only for small trade items (e.g., nickel-sized coins). You must bring your own writing implement to sign the log. Please rehide exactly as found.

In international surveys, the U.S. is being ranked lower and lower in terms of the basic mathematical skills of its citizens. In the spirit of "Think globally, act locally", I have decided to do something about this by establishing a series of puzzle caches that require basic mathematical skills to find.

The co-ordinates of the cache are N35 53+x, W078 52+y. Use the following equations to find the values of x and y:

1/13(x )+ 1/5(y )= 0.155 2x + 4y = 3.466

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Rdhngvbaf: frr uggc://jjj.zngufgrnpure.pbz.nh/lrne10/pu04_fvzhygnarbhf/03_ryvzvangvba_zrgubq/ryvz.ugz sbe uryc Pnpur: Guvax bs gur Qevsgref uvg fbat.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)