There ought to be a word for this xkcd concept.

6 thoughts on “There ought to be a word for this xkcd concept.”

1. What do you mean valid?

   I just tried it on 2 * 4, 2.31 * 5.3361, and 38 * 1444. Works every time.

2. Erm, what do you mean *in*valid?

3. Works every time xy=y^2/x x^2 = y

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   But you knew that.

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   Moe, the word you’re looking for is “coincidence”.

4. Neil,

   Try: 9 X 3 = ?

   For extra credit try it with either number negative.

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5. It’s merely “Math Goldberg”

6. Neil’s done his algebra….it works if y = x^2

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