help?

violett · 2004-05-01, 20:12

I need help with a trace puzzle. It has a box with an x in it and on each side of the box is a half circle. It looks kind of like a flower with an x in it. Please help me its driving me nuts!!!

Maybeso · 2004-05-01, 20:54

Violett,

On the drawing, look at each point where lines come together - count the number of lines that meet there and write it next to the point.
Now count the number of points that have an odd number next to them.

0 odd points: Start from any point, the figure should be easy to trace.
1 odd point: Start from there, try to finish at the second point you visit.
2 odd points: Start at either odd point, try to finish at the other one.
3 odd points or more: Your puzzle is impossible to trace.
- It is a 'trick' puzzle, designed to show you the truth of this rule.

Hope this helps.

violett · 2004-05-02, 02:23

I think it is a trick puzzle then it has 4 odd points and 1 even (in the center). At least now I won't go nuts!!!

2004-05-01, 20:12	#1
violett May 2004 canada 2 Posts	help? I need help with a trace puzzle. It has a box with an x in it and on each side of the box is a half circle. It looks kind of like a flower with an x in it. Please help me its driving me nuts!!!

2004-05-01, 20:54	#2
Maybeso Aug 2002 Portland, OR USA 422₈ Posts	Violett, On the drawing, look at each point where lines come together - count the number of lines that meet there and write it next to the point. Now count the number of points that have an odd number next to them. 0 odd points: Start from any point, the figure should be easy to trace. 1 odd point: Start from there, try to finish at the second point you visit. 2 odd points: Start at either odd point, try to finish at the other one. 3 odd points or more: Your puzzle is impossible to trace. - It is a 'trick' puzzle, designed to show you the truth of this rule. Hope this helps.

2004-05-02, 02:23	#3
violett May 2004 canada 2 Posts	thanks I think it is a trick puzzle then it has 4 odd points and 1 even (in the center). At least now I won't go nuts!!!