Working systematically

There are 604 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Working systematically
Integer Indices
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Integer indices

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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From this sum of powers, can you find the sum of the indices?
Twin Line-Swapping Sudoku
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Twin line-swapping sudoku

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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A pair of Sudoku puzzles that together lead to a complete solution.
All-Variables Sudoku
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All-variables sudoku

Age
11 to 18
Challenge level
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The challenge is to find the values of the variables if you are to solve this Sudoku.
LCM Sudoku II
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Lcm sudoku ii

Age
11 to 18
Challenge level
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You are given the Lowest Common Multiples of sets of digits. Find the digits and then solve the Sudoku.
Colourful Tiles
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Colourful tiles

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Weekly Problem 21 - 2011
How many ways can you paint this wall with four different colours?
Stairs
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Stairs

Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
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This challenge is to design different step arrangements, which must go along a distance of 6 on the steps and must end up at 6 high.
Snakes
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Snakes

Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
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Explore the different snakes that can be made using 5 cubes.
Olympic Magic
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Olympic magic

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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in how many ways can you place the numbers 1, 2, 3 … 9 in the nine regions of the Olympic Emblem (5 overlapping circles) so that the amount in each ring is the same?

Ones Only
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Ones only

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Find the smallest whole number which, when mutiplied by 7, gives a product consisting entirely of ones.
Crack the Code
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Crack the code

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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The Zargoes use almost the same alphabet as English. What does this birthday message say?