How can math help you find solutions to some of the world's trickiest puzzles? Watch as Art Benjamin uses logic to solve some classic games, including the 15 Puzzle, Box of Lights, and Peg Solitaire—all which have been driving people crazy for centuries. This video is episode eight from the series The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles: From Cards to Sudoku, presented by Arthur Benjamin. Learn more about math and logic at www.wondrium.com/YouTube 00:00 Common Features of Classic Puzzles 05:07 Why Sam Loyd's 15 Puzzle Is So Baffling 10:42 Many Puzzle Apps Have This Flaw 13:37 Solving an Electronic Puzzle 17:04 Making Sense of Mod 2 Arithmetic 22:13 A Simple Solution for Vector Equations 29:28 How to Succeed at Peg Solitaire 39:39 Solving an "Unsolvable" Puzzle 41:34 What to Look for When Solving a Common Puzzle ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #LogicPuzzles #ArtBenjamin #MathGames

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