Consecutive Numbers – 1
The numbers from 1 to 10 have been placed in these two diagrams. In the diagram on the left, the boxes with numbers 2 and 3 share a side, and the boxes with numbers 9 and 10 touch diagonally. In the diagram on the right, no two consecutive numbers share a side or touch diagonally
THE CHALLENGE
Place the numbers from 1 to 9 in this diagram so that the boxes for consecutive numbers do not share a side or touch diagonally.
EXPLORATION
Make these puzzles for your friends.
Notes
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THE CHALLENGE
The first and last numbers only have one neighboring number, unlike the other numbers which have two, so put them in the most central locations. Here is one possible solution.
