Unit 6 · Algebra

Letter Code — NAN=36, NUN=18, What Is UNA?

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Each letter = a different whole number > 1. NAN = N²A = 36; NUN = N²U = 18. Try N=3: U=2, A=4. UNA = 2×3×4 = 24. The elegant insight: dividing the two equations gives A/U = 2, then substituting back fixes all values uniquely.

Chapters

0:00Introduction
0:27The Question
1:10Unpacking the Rules and the First Equation
1:43Expanding the Second Equation
2:11Deducing the Value of N
2:40Solving for A and U
3:10Calculating the Final Target Word
3:36Exam Strategy — The Direct Ratio Substitution
4:27Confirming the Final Option

Question

In a code, each letter is represented by a different whole number greater than 1.

Words are replaced by the product of their letters.

For example: If M = 5 and E = 10 then ME = 5 × 10 = 50

If NAN = 36 and NUN = 18, what is the value of UNA?

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