How To Solve An MIT Entrance Exam Problem, Algebra 1869

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is one of the top ranked universities in the world. A neat little algebra question appeared on its admissions exam 150 years ago, and this video presents a solution.

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MIT questions algebra:
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MIT answers algebra:
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