Alphanumerically Truthful Equations

Authors

Rex Gooch

Abstract

In W2004-202, Anil re-introduced the equation 11 + 2 = 12 + 1. Not only is this obviously true in this numeric form, but when written ELEVEN + TWO = TWELVE + ONE, the sum of the letter values on the left (taking A = 1 etc) equals the sum of the letter values on the right, viz 121. In this case, it is because the same letters are used on both sides.

Recommended Citation

Gooch, Rex (2005) "Alphanumerically Truthful Equations," Word Ways: Vol. 38 : Iss. 1 , Article 26.
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/wordways/vol38/iss1/26