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Turnabout
Puzzle 1
Start with four matches in a line facing the same way.
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In each “move” you are allowed to turn three matches.
How many “moves” does it take to turn all the matches around so they are all facing the other way?
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Puzzle 2
Now start with five matches in a line all facing the same way.
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Turn three each move. How many moves does it take to turn the whole line around?
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Puzzle 3
Now try with 6 matches.
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Puzzle 4
Now try with 7 matches
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