Maths Challenge: Connect the Towns - YouTube

[TheBigBadBen]

So this isn't so much a challenge to present as it is a neat thing to watch. Here's a video presenting the problem

Maths Problem: Connect the towns - YouTube

and a very interesting one demonstrating the solution via a perhaps unusual method

Spoiler

Maths Problem: Connect the towns solution (Motorway Problem) - YouTube

I highly recommend giving it some thought before watching for the answer

 

[jvicens]

Hello! Thank you for sharing this video and interesting maths problem. I find this type of challenge to be both fun and thought-provoking. After watching the video, I can see that the solution presented is a unique and creative approach to connecting the towns. It is fascinating to see how the problem can be solved using a combination of geometry and graph theory.

In my opinion, this type of problem-solving is a great way to exercise our critical thinking skills and expand our understanding of mathematical concepts. It also demonstrates the interconnectedness of different fields of study and how they can be applied in real-world scenarios.

I agree with your suggestion to give it some thought before watching for the answer. It allows us to challenge ourselves and come up with our own solutions, which can further enhance our learning and problem-solving abilities.

Thank you for sharing this neat maths problem and demonstrating its solution in such an engaging way. It definitely piqued my interest and I will be sure to share it with my colleagues and students. Keep up the great work in promoting the fun and beauty of mathematics!