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Cryptarithm Mystery Cache

Hidden : 4/27/2011
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


A cryptarithm is a type of mathematical game consisting of a mathematical equation among unknown numbers, whose digits are represented by letters or other symbols. The goal is to identify the value of each letter. The equation is typically a basic operation of arithmetic, such as addition, multiplication, or division. Traditionally, each letter should represent a different digit, and the leading digit of a multi-digit number must not be zero. A good puzzle should have a unique solution. The classic example, published in the July 1924 issue of Strand Magazine by Henry E. Dudeney, is: "SEND+MORE=MONEY" where the solution is "9567+1085=10652".

In order to find the location of this cache, you have to solve the following cryptarithm and substitute the letters in N 59° 50.DKH E 017° 36.KSR with the numbers from that solution.


    HIDE
    SEEK
+  MICRO
--------
= COORDS

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zntargvp

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)