Friday, May 29, 2009

Problem Solution

All,
Here is the solution to the prior problem (provided by Ben Gabin):

The key is to start "outside" the dots by extending the line from an outside row out to an imaginary fourth dot. Then come down at a diagonal and hit two, come up to complete the triangle, then go down through the triangle to the last dot. The final drawing looks like a triangle with a line from the top point through and out the bottom to hit the final dot. The lesson is in order to solve some problems, it's necessary to reconsider our "interpretation" of the rules, otherwise said, think outside the box. :)

Very well stated. Also, Manu, the NGO boss, told me that in order to solve some problems you need to stop looking at the problems themselves and instead looking at the peripheral factors, which can have great influence on the problem itself. It's those areas outside the defined problem that are the key to solving the problem itself. Basically a restatement of Ben's solutions. Anywho, hope you enjoyed this little puzzle. I did.

Also, you may want to start with the lowest post (still with the title "Of BreakFast...") and go up, as I meant to post it like this, but forgot.

best

Derek

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