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| + | First, note that since the rectangle covers 2 squares, we only need to guess squares that are not adjacent to any of our other guesses. There are only two ways to do this: one with <math>5</math> guesses, and one with <math>4</math>. Since the problem is asking for the minimum number, the answer is <math>4</math>. | ||
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Revision as of 16:26, 15 November 2023
Solution 1
First, note that since the rectangle covers 2 squares, we only need to guess squares that are not adjacent to any of our other guesses. There are only two ways to do this: one with 
guesses, and one with 
. Since the problem is asking for the minimum number, the answer is .
-yourmomisalosinggame (a.k.a. Aaron)
