Paths on Boards
Hints:
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Take a close look at either of the example paths. What do you notice about the color pattern as you move along the path?
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In both examples, the colors alternate between black and white with each step. Why might that be important?
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The first rectangle contains 12 squares, an even number. The second rectangle has 15 squares, which is odd.
➤ How might this difference between even and odd affect the path you can create? -
In the first rectangle, the number of white and black squares is equal.
In the second rectangle, there’s one more white square than black.
➤ What happens when the numbers of black and white squares aren’t balanced?
➤ Can a path that alternates colors visit every square?
