Thread: Alphametric Puzzle: talk+talk+all=noise

Any Math genius:
I just cannot solve this Alpha-metric Puzzle:
talk
talk
all
noise
where each letter represents a number from 1 to 9.
I think n must equal 1.
But each time I try, I get eight numbers (instead of nine), where one is repeated.
This is not for any math assignment— just curiosity.
Thank you,
Kierra

Is each one repersentative of a DIFFERENT value? In other words, if k = a, does this hurt our feelings?

Let's assume that it would be bad and each letter is a distinct value.

k + k + l = e OR k + k + l = e + 10 OR e + 20 -- These are the only possibilities.

Moving on: If it is just e, then l + l + l = 2l = s OR s + 10 OR s + 20.

What did you try and where did it lead you?

I solved the puzzle myself .
I had a dream about what to do, and then I found the answer—easily.
Thank you all for trying.
Kierra

So you got 9254 + 9254 + 255 = 18763 ?

Btw, these are alphametics.

Hello Wilmer,
Yes— those are the same numbers that I was able to "see" after my dream!!!!
Wonderful Wilmer— that you answered so quickly!
Kierra