Can you connect 9 dots with 4 lines?
Can you connect 9 dots with 4 lines?
The 9 Dots Problem The problem is to connect the dots with no more than 4 straight lines without lifting your hand from the paper. For one always comes up with 5 lines instead of 4. The solution lies in the observation that it’s permissible to cross square boundaries.
How do you join a square with 3 lines?
The points represent the four points of a square. Draw a square on the corner of a paper, two edges already provided. Same thing as #2, use one side of paper instead of corner. Draw a 4 , that’s four squares with three lines.
How do you connect 9 dots with 4 lines?
Get a pen and some paper and copy the nine dots arranged in a square below. To solve the problem, you need to join all nine dots by drawing no more than four straight lines. The straight lines must be continuous – i.e. you must not lift your pen from the paper once you start drawing. Don’t read any further until you’ve tried to solve the problem.
Where did the phrase Nine dots come from?
The phrase is generally held to have originated with the classic ‘nine-dot’ creativity puzzle. If you haven’t seen this problem before, try to solve it before scrolling down and reading the rest – you’ll get a lot more out of this article. Get a pen and some paper and copy the nine dots arranged in a square below.
What’s the problem with the Nine-Dot Problem?
The trouble with the usual way of presenting the nine-dot problem is that it contains (ahem) an unexamined assumption. I.e. that all we have to do is tell people they can go outside the box and they will find it easy to solve the problem.
How many coins are in a 4 line puzzle?
By posting your answer, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of service. What is the logic behind these ? 3 + 3 = 3 5 + 4 = 4 1 + 0 = 3 2 + 3 = 4 Read More » There are 10 stacks of 10 coins each.