Math puzzle on social media sparks curiosity with unusual multiplication problems

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A new math puzzle shared on social media platform X has gained attention for its unusual multiplication problems. The teaser presents a sequence where "5 x 3 = 51, 5 x 5 = 52, 5 x 4 = 02, 5 x 6 = ??". The post, from the account 'Maths with Zia', has attracted over 3,000 views and more than 200 comments. Users have expressed a mix of excitement and frustration, with some sharing their thoughts on the puzzle's creative approach. This puzzle follows a previous viral math teaser involving equations that challenged users to think critically. Both puzzles highlight the popularity of brain teasers in engaging and entertaining math enthusiasts.


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