# Successfully solved a problem after I posted a question

I recently posted this question, which details I problem I had tried to solve for a while. Eventually I got fed up of trying to solve it and came here for help. However, soon after posting the question I realized how I could solve the question. I spent a while working it out and successfully solved the problem myself. I then looked up at my computer screen and saw that 2 answers had been posted to my question, which answered it accurately. Now I have a problem. What do I do? I don't want to delete the question (because people have put effort into answering it) but at the same time I solved the problem myself without their help. What should I do in this situation?

• I would like to point out that math.se, and stackexchange in general, is a repository of questions and answers, they are meant to help other people, not just yourself. So even if you had no answers on your question the "right" thing to do would be to add your answer, and not delete the question.
– user29123
Aug 9 '15 at 19:37