Math 155/ Art 127 Name:
Due: 5/31/01
Homework Assignment
10 pts
1. Is it possible to make a 2x2 (order 2) magic square (using #1-4)? If so, make one; if not, explain why not.
2. We looked at one 3x3 (order 3) in class. Are there other magic squares of this order (using #1-9)? If so, make one. If not, explain why not.
3. We looked at the following 4x4 magic square used in Durer's Melencolia. It has many "magical" qualities. Try to find four properties other than those discussed in class. Describe them below.
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16 |
3 |
2 |
13 |
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5 |
10 |
11 |
8 |
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9 |
6 |
7 |
12 |
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4 |
15 |
14 |
1 |