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The 3 R's - Arithmetic Mystery Cache

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Long Man: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting an update is posted, I'm archiving it.

Andy
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Hidden : 10/30/2012
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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How well do you remember your Maths lessons?

Why not try and complete all 3 R's! Extra kudos to those who do!

  • GC40FNE - 'The 3 R's - Reading'
  • GC40FPC - 'The 3 R's - Writing'
  • GC40FNW - 'The 3 R's - Arithmetic'

You will need to solve the following equations for w, x and y:

x^2 + 3(y + 3) - 46 = 0

4y^2 - 8(w + 20) - 12 = 0

2w^2 – 4(x + 1) + 2 = 0

Once you have the values the cache can be found at:
N51 (W+X).8(W+X)5
W000 1(X-W).1YY

Do I really need to say that the cache ISN'T where the published coords are and to not go there?

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