Math Battle Recap

Introduction

• Reunion after 5 years
• Participants: Jerome and Billy
• Both graduated from prestigious institutions: NTU Math Science and Waseda University Applied Math
• They first met at the math olympiad and became rivals

Round 1: Cryptarithm Questions

Rules

• Players answer questions by raising their hands
• Notes allowed

Questions and Scores

1. Question 1: Cryptarithm puzzle

   • A = 9, S = 2, M = 1
   • Billy gets a point

2. Question 2: Another Cryptarithm

   • A = 2, B = 5, C = 3
   • Billy again scores

3. Question 3: US + AS = ALL

   • U = 8, S = 5, A = 1, L = 0
   • Billy scores again (Current Score: 3-0)

4. Final Question Round 1

   • M = 1, A = 4, T = 3, H = 7
   • Jerome scores (Current Score: 3-1)

5. Round 1 Summary

   • Final Score: 3-3

Round 2: CPNS and UTBK Questions

Questions

1. Question 1: Value of X

   • Answer: 2030
   • Trick explained by Jerome

2. Question 2: Solve the equation

   • Answer: 8/3
   • Explained step-by-step

3. Final Question Round 2

   • Answer: 25.90
   • Explained reasoning

4. Final Score Round 2

   • Jerome leads: 3-2

Round 3: Olympiad Questions

Questions

1. Question 1: Answer is 10

   • Explanation of reasoning behind it

2. Question 2: Answer is 5

   • Method explained by Billy

3. Final Question Round 3

   • Score tied at 2-2
   • Billy answers correctly, leading to a potential tie-breaker

Bonus Question

• Final answer: Billy wins narrowly

Conclusion

• Both contestants reflect on their experiences
• Discussion on future plans in education and content creation
• Call for rematch and viewer engagement

Key Takeaways

• Math can be fun and engaging with the right approach
• Importance of understanding concepts over rote memorization
• Future possibilities in educational content creation.