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Here is a name for 1000 using only the symbols 1 and +.

1000 = 111 + 111 + 111 + 111 + 111 + 111 + 111 + 111 + 111 + 1

This name for 1000 uses 37 symbols (1s and +s).
  • Write a name for 1000 using only the symbols 8 and +.
    Try to use as few symbols as possible.

  • Write a name for 1000 using only the symbols 5 and +.
    Try to use as few symbols as possible.

  • Write a name for 1000 using only the symbols 4 and +.
    Try to use as few symbols as possible.



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