3x3 Magic Square Puzzle¶
The Magic Square Puzzle:
You have a 3x3 grid where you need to place the numbers from 1 to 9 so that the sum of every row, every column, and both diagonals is the same. Can you figure out how to arrange the numbers?
The grid looks like this:
| ? | ? | ? |
| ? | ? | ? |
| ? | ? | ? |
Hint:
The magic sum for a 3x3 magic square (the sum of each row, column, and diagonal) is 15.
Try to fill in the grid with the numbers 1 to 9 in such a way that all rows, columns, and diagonals add up to 15!
Solutions¶
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Challenge Yourself¶
How many possible permuations are there for a 3x3 squares. Click here for the solution and explaination.