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Root Of The Problem Mystery Cache

Hidden : 9/30/2007
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is not located at the listed coordinates, but they do serve as the starting point for this puzzle. The first step in determining the location of GZ is to solve the following equations:

Latitude = N 39° 32.611 + .aaa, where (.aaa)^2 = 0.012769

Longitude = W 076° 23.459 + .bbb, where (.bbb)^2 = 0.030276

With the calculated coordinate(s) in hand, you may find your answer(s) don't provide enough information to determine the cache's hiding spot. If that's the case, you should definitely consider the source(s) of this puzzle.

Please note that since this is a puzzle cache, and I don't want to give away too much information as to it's location before you solve the puzzle, allow me to offer what will be my standard puzzle cache disclaimer. Once you've got your solution, please take a quick look at the location of the final and determine whether or not there are any local regulations that you need to be aware of. Thanks. Now bring a pen and go get it.



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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Zber guna bar frg bs pbbeqf pna or qrevirq sebz gur tvira rdhngvbaf. Nygubhtu, gur pnpur vfa'g ybpngrq ng nal bs gurz.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)