Problem -1?

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zylondlite
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Problem -1?

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After solving 115 questions, the website said that I've unlocked a bonus question, problem -1, which I don't think is solvable? Does anybody know if there's some deeper lore (for lack of a better word) behind it, or is it just a quick joke?
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byhill
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Re: Problem -1?

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It has a legitimate answer, though the problem is somewhat tongue in cheek
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share
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Re: Problem -1?

Post by share »

I don't understand it. Either the answer is infinity, or it's a joke, and it's not infinity. :roll:
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