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by Timmy Thumb
20 March 2024, 18:52
Forum: Turing Machine
Topic: Non-essential verifier?
Replies: 5
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Re: Non-essential verifier?

Thank you for the clarification. I understand the meaning of the card now. The wording is ambiguous, but I understand the need to be concise due to the space on the card. I believe the wording below is easier to understand: This verifier verifies: which color has the smallest number (or, in the case...
by Timmy Thumb
19 March 2024, 21:31
Forum: Turing Machine
Topic: Non-essential verifier?
Replies: 5
Views: 509

Re: Non-essential verifier?

Thank you for the detailed response.

By using a test code of 353, I was able to confirm that b<=yp and p<=by, implying that b=p. Knowing that b=p, I was able to eliminate 233 as an option without using E.

Was my reasoning valid or am I missing something?
by Timmy Thumb
19 March 2024, 17:51
Forum: Turing Machine
Topic: Non-essential verifier?
Replies: 5
Views: 509

Non-essential verifier?

For puzzle ID # C64 ASO I, how is verifier E essential? I believe I am able to find the correct answer even when verifier E is removed. What value, other than the correct answer, is valid when verifier E is omitted?

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