Sudoku Puzzle Solving Techniques

Sudoku Puzzle Solving Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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Clover introduces a unique Sudoku puzzle by Philip Newman, emphasizing the 'between lines' rule where digits on a line must be between the values at the ends. The video covers solving strategies, including identifying possible digit placements and using advanced techniques like X-Wing. Clover shares insights and observations, guiding viewers through the puzzle's solution while highlighting interesting patterns and logic.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the creator of the puzzle discussed in the video?

Philip Newman

Clover

John Doe

Jane Smith

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unique rule of the 'between line' Sudoku?

Digits must be in descending order

Digits must be between the values at the ends of the line

Digits must be even numbers

Digits must be in ascending order

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In standard Sudoku, how many times can a digit appear in a row?

Once

Twice

Three times

Four times

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first number placed in the initial grid analysis?

Nine

Seven

Six

Three

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't the number nine be placed on the between line?

It is already used in the row

It is too large

It is not between two other digits

It is an odd number

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the 'Easter egg' mentioned in the video?

It is a fun observation that doesn't affect the solution

It helps solve the puzzle faster

It reveals a hidden message

It changes the rules of the puzzle

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in solving the puzzle?

Completing the last row

Checking for errors

Placing the last nine

Filling in the last empty cell