Illuminations: Heart Plot
How do I love thee? Let me plot the ways!
A heart is drawn on a coordinate plane by plotting the following points and connecting them:
· The coordinates of the points are (n, n),
(n – 3, n + 3), (n – 6, n), (n – 9, n + 3),
(n – 12, n), (n – 12, n – 3), (n – 6, n – 9),
and (n, n –3).
· The coordinates of one point are (2, 14).
· All coordinates are positive integers.
What is the value of n?
This brainteaser was written by Julia Zurkovsky.
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How do I love thee? Let me plot the ways!
A heart is drawn on a coordinate plane by plotting the following points and connecting them:
· The coordinates of the points are (n, n),
(n – 3, n + 3), (n – 6, n), (n – 9, n + 3),
(n – 12, n), (n – 12, n – 3), (n – 6, n – 9),
and (n, n –3).
· The coordinates of one point are (2, 14).
· All coordinates are positive integers.
What is the value of n?
This brainteaser was written by Julia Zurkovsky.
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.
What are you looking for?
Organization
Website URL
Type of Resource
PDF File
