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A set of interesting math problems which have simple and elegant solutions or proofs.
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Slick Math: Interesting Problems, Elegant Solutions
The following list shows the math problems, brainteasers, and puzzles in this section of the site. If you can think of another "Slick Math" problem you think should be on
these pages, click the "About" link to send me a message!
A brainteaser involving a checkerboard and a set of dominoes.
Follow the rules to change MI to MU.
A problem involving reciprocals of integers, and divergent/convergent series.
A counter-intuitive probability problem from a game show.
Finding the interior diagonal of a rectangular prism, given the surface area and sum of edge lengths.
Is the number of primes finite or infinite? Can you prove it?
How many lockers are left open after the students are finished opening and closing them?
"Slick Math" is written by Douglas Twitchell, and hosted at The Problem Site.
Contents copyright 2008 by Douglas Twitchell. Contents of this page may not be reproduced without permission of the author.
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