A Spiral
A figure resembling a spiral is shown with 35 matches. Move 4 matches to form 3 squares.
Puzzle provided by Kordemsky: The Moscow Puzzles (Dover)
A figure resembling a spiral is shown with 35 matches. Move 4 matches to form 3 squares.
Puzzle provided by Kordemsky: The Moscow Puzzles (Dover)
Problem and solution
Illuminations works to serve you by increasing access to quality standards-based resources for teaching and learning mathematics, including interactive tools for students and instructional support for teachers.
A figure resembling a spiral is shown with 35 matches. Move 4 matches to form 3 squares.
Puzzle provided by Kordemsky: The Moscow Puzzles (Dover)
Problem and solution
Illuminations works to serve you by increasing access to quality standards-based resources for teaching and learning mathematics, including interactive tools for students and instructional support for teachers.