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It's Thinking Math!!! Mystery Cache

Hidden : 7/10/2006
Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Welcome to #2 in my math series! I like to introduce new methods of different types of math problems. So, think outside the box! This will be a nice challenge to those who like the puzzles. Of course, the posted coordinates will not take you to the cache (so don't go there), but within a mile, or two, of the hidden cache.

Similar to Everyday Math, Thinking Math is exactly that. You must think of and apply different algorithms to the math problems that you have always done. To solve this problem, you must figure out the algorithm that I have thought of. However, I'm only borrowing this algorithm. A friend of mine, who teaches in Anderson, showed me a different way of subraction, which is from Mexico. The problems are easy. However, it is not the difference that will help you with the coordinates. You must apply the method that I've used to figure out the coordinates. North: 62.811 -40.723 ------- West: 18.752 - 6.843 ------- The coodrinates will start with 39 and 86. The rest, you must figure out! You will find the log in the obvious place. Please bring a pencil.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Friragrra - svir rdhnyf 12. Fb qbrf: gjragl frira - svsgrra.

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)