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Can you solve the Mondrian squares riddle? - Gord Hamilton

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Dutch artist Piet Mondrian’s abstract, rectangular paintings inspired mathematicians to create a two-fold challenge. Can you solve the puzzle and get to the lowest score possible? Gordon Hamilton shows how.

Additional Resources for you to Explore

To learn more about the Mondrian Riddle, check out this video by the educator.

Want to find out other possible solutions to solving the riddle? Click here.

To practice solving more riddles, explore the math site MathPickle.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Gord Hamilton
Director
Anton Trofimov
Script Editor
Alex Rosenthal
Associate Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott, Elizabeth Cox
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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