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figure out the solution vs figure out the problem

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'Figure out the solution' is used when you're trying to find an answer or resolution to a problem. On the other hand, 'figure out the problem' is used when you're trying to understand or identify the issue at hand.
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figure out the solution

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when you are trying to find an answer or resolution to a problem.

This phrase is used when you are attempting to discover the correct answer or resolution to a particular issue or challenge.

Examples:

  • Let's work together to figure out the solution to this math problem.
  • I need some time to figure out the solution to this technical issue.
  • Aug 9, 2019 ... For those who still can't figure out the solution for the puzzle (Book 2, Chapter 13 MASSIVE SPOILER - do not open this until you have finished ...
  • Can't figure out the solution of this error (handcalcs) · General · help-wanted · I_need_to_know May 4, 2024, 11:10am 1.
  • Aug 22, 2019 ... I was too stupid to figure out the solution to the tandem shrine and too stubborn to look up the answer. Here's my solution to it. Gameplay.
  • Jul 13, 2019 ... Google Analytics Stopped Tracking - Can't Figure Out The Solution. My Google Analytics tracking suddenly stopped tracking properly. This has ...
  • Same issue here, Did anyone figure out the solution? AK. 4. RE: vCenter 5 Web Client Service does not start. 0 Recommend. William22. Posted Oct 27, 2013 06:56 ...
  • May 14, 2020 ... How do I figure out the solution for a math problem (algebra and geometry)?. All related (34).
  • Sep 29, 2024 ... Watching @Wirtual figure out the solution to a turtle jump while casually shitting on Sweden is peak Saturday. That's normal btw, it's a ...
  • Jul 6, 2024 ... i will see the tutorial in order to figure out the solution. Have a nice day ! Lorenzo_Scozzafava July 8, 2024, 10:48am 5. Hi Brian, thanks ...
  • Mar 24, 2023 ... Did you ever figure out the solution? Thanks!! --:-- Mark Chappell. Reply.
  • Dec 29, 2022 ... ... tutorial about data trees and endless browsing in both of Rhino or Grasshopper forum but still can't figure out the solution. I have a set …

Alternatives:

  • find the solution
  • solve the problem
  • discover the answer

figure out the problem

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when you are trying to understand or identify the issue at hand.

This phrase is used when you are attempting to comprehend or identify the root cause of a particular issue or challenge.

Examples:

  • We need to figure out the problem before we can come up with a solution.
  • I'm still trying to figure out the problem with my computer.
  • Dec 8, 2014 ... Yes. Although, I tend to say "Figure out the problem." However, if you replace "the problem" with a pronoun like "it", then you have to say "Figure it out."
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  • Mar 16, 2016 ... Synonym for figure out the problem Figuring a problem out means to find out what the problem is, solving it will be what you do after you ...
  • 21 hours ago ... Can't figure out the problem. Troubleshooting. Please someone help I've been stuck for days.
  • May 13, 2023 ... Trying to figure out the problem ... Based on my previous question (discussion on the topic How To Split My Data….) I wanted to follow the ...
  • Mar 24, 2022 ... System Warning Message 5248, can't figure out the problem. *** SYSTEM WARNING MESSAGE 5248 (MRGOFP). ELEMENT NAMES NOT FOUND IN ALPHABETICAL ...
  • Slop error - can't figure out the problem · LightBurn Software Questions · Lynusann (Lynn) June 4, 2022, 3:52am 1. Frame slop??? :woozy_face:.
  • Jan 11, 2018 ... Can not figure out the problem with Execute query for SQL ... Hi all,. I am trying to select data from a SQL database. For a test purpose I am ...
  • Feb 25, 2024 ... PC keeps crashing, have yet to figure out the problem. For a few months now, my PC has crashed at random intervals, usually shortly after ...
  • Can anyone CSS-savy help me figure out the problem with a WebSVN setup? Ask Question. Asked 15 years, 2 months ago. Modified 14 years, 9 months ago.

Alternatives:

  • understand the issue
  • identify the problem
  • get to the bottom of the issue

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