Toughest Riddle Ever - see if you can get it

[UprightCreature]

Of course parens are allowed they aren't operations just a notational crutch. The only reason we even use them is because of a notational deficiency.

I'll just give my answer in reverse polish notation.
3 7 / 3 + 7 *
=24

See no parens.

ps Yes I'm a geek, but so are you if you understand my answer [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[bravos1]

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Of course parens are allowed they aren't operations just a notational crutch. The only reason we even use them is because of a notational deficiency.

I'll just give my answer in reverse polish notation.
3 7 / 3 + 7 *
=24

See no parens.

ps Yes I'm a geek, but so are you if you understand my answer [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Just stand back from the HP.. just back away.. It will twist your brain.

[Sifmole]

[ QUOTE ]
Of course parens are allowed they aren't operations just a notational crutch. The only reason we even use them is because of a notational deficiency.

I'll just give my answer in reverse polish notation.
3 7 / 3 + 7 *
=24

See no parens.

ps Yes I'm a geek, but so are you if you understand my answer [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Parens aren't allowed if you follow the rules, they are an operation.

That said -- bravo on a great answer.

Tha