CUTE PURPLE DINOSAUR 1. In Latin, they had no letter “U” so they used a “V” instead: CVTE PVRPLE DINOSAVR 2. Cross out all the letters that are not Roman numerals. 3. You are left with: CV VL DIV 4. Let’s refresh your brain. I = One V=Five L=Fifty D = Five Hundred C=One Hundred 5. Math: +