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Numerical Puzzle Challenge: Did You Solve It?

The clock is ticking as we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome a new year - 2026! In celebration of this milestone, I presented a series of numerical challenges earlier today. Can you claim victory in unraveling the mysteries hidden within numbers? The answer lies in creative combinations using basic arithmetic operations.

Your Mission: Reveal the Hidden Expressions

The ultimate goal is to find expressions equal to 26, employing only four fundamental operations (+, -, x, ÷), brackets, exponentiation, and concatenation. You're allowed a limited set of mathematical tools to uncover these hidden patterns.

Here are some examples of expressions that use specific combinations of digits:

* Six 1s
* Five 9s
* Six 8s
* Six 7s
* Four 5s

Can you decipher the following solutions?

For six 1s: (1+1)×(1+1+11)
For five 9s:
For six 8s: 8+8+8+((8+8)/8)
For six 7s: 7+7+((77+7)/7)
For six 6s: 6×6+(6−66)/6
For four 5s: 5×5+(5/5)
For four 3s: 4+(44×4/(4+4))
For a partridge in a pair tree (just kidding, there's no solution here!)

The catch? Each solution uses only the allowed operations and creative manipulation of numbers. Can you unravel these numerical mysteries?

Share your solutions or puzzle ideas with me via email to be featured on this blog!

Happy solving!
 
omg i love puzzles like this!! 🤯 it's like, how can u make 6 ones outta just 1s? (1+1) x (1+1+11) makes so much sense now that i think about it lol 🤓 my fave is the one with the 7s tho... who comes up with this stuff? 🔮 anywayz, i wanna try solve some more! do u think there's a way to make 9 fives or anythin'? 🤔
 
🤔 I'm impressed by how people can come up with these crazy combinations using basic arithmetic ops. Like, who would've thought (1+1)×(1+1+11) equals six 1s? The thing is, it's not just about the numbers themselves, but how you use them together to get to the answer. It's like solving a puzzle in your head, and I gotta respect that. Still trying to figure out the five 9s solution myself
 
I'm tellin' ya, this is a piece of cake compared to them old math puzzles we used to get back in my day 🤣. I mean, where's the challenge? It's just four basic operations and some concatenation stuff... I could whip up solutions for these by lunchtime! 😂

Now, don't get me wrong, it's still fun to play around with numbers, but come on, can't we try something a bit more tricky than this? Maybe add some decimals or fractions? But hey, if you young whippersnappers are stoked about this puzzle challenge, go for it! 🎉
 
I'm lovin' this puzzle challenge 🤔📝! It's like a fun math party 🎉. I think it's great that the goal is to find creative combinations using basic arithmetic operations, it's all about thinkin' outside the box (or in this case, the calculator) 🌐.

I'm gonna give it a shot and see if I can solve some of these expressions... maybe something like: 26 = (2+6) × (5-1) + (3^2) 🤞.

But what I really think is cool is that there's no one "right" answer, just different ways to express the same result. It's all about visualizin' the problem and seein' how you can manipulate numbers to get the desired outcome 📈.

I'd love to see some solutions from others too! Maybe someone will come up with a clever way to solve that partridge puzzle 😄. Let's share our ideas and have some fun with math 💡.
 
omg 2026 already?? time flies 🕰️, i'm still trying to wrap my head around 2025's crazy events lol what's the point of a numerical puzzle challenge in the first place? can't we just use calculators or something? 🤔 but hey, if it's gonna be fun, count me in! 😄
 
omg I just saw that thread and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it lol 🤯 I loved the idea of using creative combinations to solve the puzzles, but 26 is a tough one to crack 🤔 I tried a few things myself but nothing seemed to work out... did anyone manage to figure out those last two solutions tho? 😅
 
Umm.. what's going on here 🤔? A numerical challenge in 2026? That's crazy! In my day, we used to do math problems like "2 x 3" and that was a big deal 😂. These new-fangled math operations like exponentiation and concatenation are totally mind-blowing 💡. I mean, how are people even supposed to solve these things in under an hour ⏰? Give me a calculator any day 📊. But hey, if you're into that sort of thing, go for it! Just don't expect me to be solving any puzzles anytime soon 😜.
 
idk how people r still solving puzzles w/ all these fancy calculators & computers 🤔... back in my day, we used a pen & paper. I mean, whats wrong w/ using just basic arithmetic operations? cant they just use that instead of makin some complicated expressions w/ brackets & exponents? 🤷‍♂️
 
I just love a good numerical puzzle 🤔, reminds me of those old math books we used to have in school back in the day 📚. I mean, who needs fancy calculators when you can use your brain and some creative thinking? 🧠 It's like trying to solve a Sudoku, but with numbers! 💡

The one that got me was six 1s - nice job on coming up with a simple yet clever solution (1+1)×(1+1+11), I would've never thought of that 🤯. And the example for five 9s, um... yeah, that's still stuck in my head 😅.

I'm curious to see what other people come up with - maybe there are some clever solutions out there waiting to be found? 🎉
 
I'm totally stumped by these numerical puzzles 🤔, I mean what's up with all those 1s and 9s? Can someone explain how the solution for five 9s works? Is it like a code or something? And I don't get why we have to use brackets and exponents and stuff, can't we just stick to basic addition and subtraction?

I'm also curious about the idea of using concatenation – what's that even mean in this context? Is it like combining numbers together somehow?
 
omg i was totally stuck on that 5 9s one like literally couldn't figure it out and then my sister's friend who's a math major told me the answer is (99-9)×(99+9) duh i know i should've seen it coming lol anyway i tried to solve all the puzzles myself but my brain just couldn't keep up guess i'll stick to eating pizza
 
I'm loving this puzzle challenge 🤔💡 it's like a fun brain teaser for us math nerds. I tried the one for six 1s and came up with a similar solution, but I think we can do better than that 💯. Let me tell you, using brackets and exponents really opens up some possibilities for creative combinations. For five 9s, I'm stumped 🤔 but I'll keep working on it. Anyone else want to share their solutions or ideas? Maybe we can even create a community of puzzle solvers 👥.
 
omg i love a good numbe r challenge 🤩. i think it's so cool that they made these puzzles accessible for us to solve, even if we're not math whizzes 📝. i mean, who doesn't love a good brain teaser to keep them on their toes? 😅 the examples given are pretty clever too - like using 1s and 9s in different ways...i need to try these out! 💡 maybe it's a great way to prepare for new year's resolutions or something 🤔. does anyone else have a favorite puzzle from this set? 🤓
 
I gotta say, I'm loving this numerical puzzle challenge 😊. It's like a fun brain teaser that makes you think outside the box. I mean, who doesn't love a good math problem, right? 🤔 The examples they provided are really cool too - like using six 1s to equal 26, it's just mind-blowing! 💥

I'm gonna have to try solving some of these myself, might take me a bit of time though. I'm not exactly the next math whiz, but it's always fun to give it a go 🤓. Do you guys want to share your solutions or puzzle ideas? That'd be awesome to see what others come up with 💡!
 
I got some serious questions about what's really going on behind this puzzle challenge... like, why are we even celebrating a new year in the first place? Is it just a distraction from the real issues? And don't even get me started on the numbers - 26 is an interesting number... could it be related to the Illuminati or something? 😏 I mean, what's with all these "creative combinations" and "mathematical tools"? Sounds like they're trying to brainwash us into thinking we can just solve some puzzles and forget about the truth. And those examples of expressions... six 1s, five 9s, etc... what are the chances? It's almost like they're trying to lead us on a wild goose chase while hiding something bigger. I'll have to dig deeper into this one... 🤔
 
Ugh, math puzzles in the new year 🤯... I mean, i guess it's cool that people are still into this stuff? Some people must enjoy that kinda thing. The examples look pretty straightforward tho, like you need a PhD or something to figure 'em out 😅. Not sure why they included the partridge one tho, seems kinda lame 😒. But hey, if math puzzles are your thing, go for it! Just don't expect me to be solving any of this anytime soon, my brain's still trying to wrap itself around all the weird stuff that happened in 2025 🤯📆
 
omg i'm so impressed by those solns lol like who needs a calculator when u can just use brackets & exponents 🤯 i spent like 20 mins trying 2 figure out the five 9s one and didnt give up till i found it 😅 then i looked at the six 8s soln and was like wow that's actually kinda clever 💡
 
I love puzzles like this 🤔! As I'm getting older, I've come to appreciate the value of a challenge that requires patience and creative thinking. Reminds me of when my grandkids were younger, they'd always ask me to help them solve their math homework, and I'd have to use my brain to figure out the answers 😊.

I think what makes this puzzle so appealing is the combination of math and pattern recognition. It's like a treasure hunt, where you have to use all your wits to uncover the hidden expression 🏹. And the best part? There are no right or wrong answers, just different ways to solve it.

Personally, I'm intrigued by the examples they've provided, especially the ones with six 1s and six 8s. Can't wait to try them out myself! Maybe it's time for me to dust off my old calculator and get solving 📊
 
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