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Zendian Problem

The Zendian Problem is a math puzzle that was created by mathematician Sam Zend. The puzzle is: given 4 different numbers, can you find 4 different ways to add them together to equal 10?

It's like a game where you have to use math to figure out how to make 10! You have 4 numbers to use, and you have to figure out 3 different ways to use them all to add up to 10. You can add them together, subtract some from each other, or multiply and divide to get 10. You can also use all of the numbers more than once. It's a fun challenge that helps you practice and learn about math!
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