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Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Using squared paper may help, butyou may like to try something different!
You could write each number on a separate small square of paper so that you can make the arrangement by moving the pieces around.
You could cut out your frame from an overhead transparency so that you can see through it.
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