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== Theorems ==
== Theorems ==
1. If G generates, |G| <math>\gre \!\,</math> n and G contains a basic, |G|=n then G is a basic

== class note ==
== class note ==



Revision as of 11:47, 18 October 2012

Riddle Along

The game of 15 is played as follows. Two players alternate choosing cards numbered between 1 and 9, with repetitions forbidden, so that the game ends at most after 9 moves (or four and a half rounds). The first player to have within her/his cards a set of precisely 3 cards that add up to 15 wins.

Does this game has a winning strategy? What is it? Who wins, the first to move or the second? Why am I asking this question at this particular time?

12-240-DeckOfCards.png

See also a video and the transcript of that video.

Dror's notes above / Students' notes below

Theorems

1. If G generates, |G| Failed to parse (unknown function "\gre"): {\displaystyle \gre \!\,} n and G contains a basic, |G|=n then G is a basic

class note