Question 25 of 33intermediate✨ CreateEssay3 marks

Make a border integer square puzzle and challenge your classmates.

Correct Answer

Step 1: Create a 3×33 \times 3 grid with some numbers filled in and others left blank.

Step 2: Choose a border sum (like 0, +5, or −3).

Step 3: Fill in the border cells so that each row and column adds to the border sum.

Step 4: Leave some cells empty for classmates to solve.

Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 14) | Q: 5 | (Page Page 23)
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Explanation

The chapter encourages students to create their own integer grid puzzles. Students should choose a border sum, fill in some numbers on the border, and leave the center or some border cells empty for others to solve.

Solution Steps

  1. Create a 3×33 \times 3 grid with some numbers filled in and others left blank.

  2. Choose a border sum (like 0, +5, or −3).

  3. Fill in the border cells so that each row and column adds to the border sum.

  4. Leave some cells empty for classmates to solve.

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