Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1017576
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Sep
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0746-8342
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Counting Knights and Knaves
Levin,Oscar; Roberts, Gerri M.
College Mathematics Journal, v44 n4 p300-306 Sep 2013
To understand better some of the classic knights and knaves puzzles, we count them. Doing so reveals a surprising connection between puzzles and solutions, and highlights some beautiful combinatorial identities.
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Puzzles, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Mathematical Concepts
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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