No. 001 - Simple Addition [Written]

[reminded]

[It's about time to give this device a go. In neat, legible writing is simply the following:]

5 + 5 + 5 = 550

It appears I have my arithmetic out of sorts. However, it would be a shame to scrap the equation entirely. Can you help me correct it by adding a single straight line?

Comments

written;

[reminded]

[The simple puzzles are sometimes the trickiest.] Certainly.

I hope counting isn't one of your weaknesses. You'll need it to decipher this one.

written;

[hueless]

[ Hilda takes another look at the name and counts the number of Os. There are eight of them. Of course. When the answer comes to her, it's so obvious. ]

It's 'Potato', isn't it?

written;

[reminded]

Potatoes, to be exact, but you've done well enough. Quite a charming name, don't you think? I have to commend his owner for incorporating a puzzle into his very identity.

written;

[hueless]

It's unique! I hope Potoooooooo likes it.

Speaking of names, what's yours?

written;

[reminded]

Oh, where are my manners. My name is Hershel Layton. How do you do?

written;

[hueless]

[ Wow, this person seems very formal... ]

I'm fine, thanks. My name's Hilda!!

Will you post more puzzles in the future or was that a one time thing?

written;

[reminded]

[nah just british]

Pleased to meet you, Hilda. I do plan to post more; I simply can't resist capitalizing on the opportunities these journals offer. [In fact, he already has a puzzle in mind.]

Does this mean I can expect your participation in the future as well?

written;

[hueless]

You bet! They're fun to solve.

written;

[reminded]

That's what I like to hear.

[One more for his puzzle army!!]