How many squares can you make by joining the dots?
Solution
There are a total of 18 squares you can make. The table below describes how many you can make of each size.
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Size of square
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Number
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1x1
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9
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2x2
|
4
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3x3
|
1
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tilted (one dot enclosed)
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4
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tilted (4 dots enclosed)
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1
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Extension
How many squares can you make from a 5 x 5 array of dots?