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Guides- Method 1
To the right is
an example of a partial Sudoku puzzle. Using only the given
information, there is a way for you to locate the position of a "1" on
the grid. Can you figure it out? Move your mouse over the puzzle to
reveal the answer. The correct position will be highlighted in green. |
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Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Look at the
first row and the first column. You can't place a "2" or a "3" in the
first row or the first column because
there is already a "2" and a "3" in both the first row and the first
column. The first row and the first column are darkened
because a "2" or a "3" can't go in either the first row or the first
column.
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2. Look at the
3x3 block in the upper left corner. A "2" and a "3" have to go
somewhere in this
box because of the rules. The "2" and the "3" can't go in any of the
darkened
areas, and they obviously can't go in the boxes where the "4" and the
"5"
are. This only leaves the two square that are highlighted yellow. |
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3. Look at the
first row and the third row. Neither row can have any additional "1"s
because both already have a "1." The first row and the third row are
darkened
because a "1" can't go in either row. |
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4. Look at the
3x3 block in the upper left corner. A "1" has to go somewhere in this
box because of the rules. The "1" can't go in any of the darkened
areas or the locations of the "2" and the "3," and it obviously can't
go in the boxes where the "4" and the "5"
are. This only leaves the square that is highlighted green. |
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