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By Geeks out of the Box March 5, 2021May 15, 2021

Some weekend combinatorics

Combinatorics problems (each one builds on the previous one): If there’s a sequence of tasks you need to do, and you know how many ways there are to do each … Continue reading Some weekend combinatorics

By Geeks out of the Box July 9, 2018October 15, 2018

Math on the Beach

Simon doing math everywhere. And he showed me this beautiful trick of two rows adding up to equal numbers and their squares adding up to equal numbers. And the two … Continue reading Math on the Beach

By Geeks out of the Box April 13, 2017April 15, 2017

Connections Project in Java (Simon’s own code)

Simon built another project of his own design. His program allows to draw intricate patterns that resemble Islamic tiling, the building block being a polygon of your choice. First, you … Continue reading Connections Project in Java (Simon’s own code)

By Geeks out of the Box March 20, 2016

Can you help Simon crack the code?

Simon’s maths tutor asked him to take a look at these patterns as homework. He did manage to solve the first two patterns (with a little bit of Dad’s help), … Continue reading Can you help Simon crack the code?