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A set of interesting math problems which have simple and elegant solutions or proofs - a great resource for high school math classes and independent study!
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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!

Checkerboards and Dominoes

A brainteaser involving a checkerboard and a set of dominoes.

MU and MI

Follow the rules to change MI to MU.

The Reciprocal Series

A problem involving reciprocals of integers, and divergent/convergent series.

The Monty Hall Problem

A counter-intuitive probability problem from a game show.

Diagonal of a Rectangular Prism

Finding the interior diagonal of a rectangular prism, given the surface area and sum of edge lengths.

How Many Primes?

Is the number of primes finite or infinite? Can you prove it?

Open and Close Lockers

How many lockers are left open after the students are finished opening and closing them?



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"Slick Math" is written by Douglas Twitchell, and hosted at The Problem Site.

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