Can you solve it? Are you cut out for these puzzling slices?

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UK mathematician and puzzle enthusiast Ian Stewart has devised three puzzling geometrical conundrums to put your problem-solving skills to the test. Will you be able to solve them?

The first challenge involves a square grid with three missing corner cells, accompanied by a tile made up of three cells in a line. Can 11 tiles cover the entire 33-cell grid without any gaps or overlaps? If not, what's preventing it?

Next up is another geometry puzzle that requires some creative thinking. A left-hand shape can be cut into four identical pieces using only black lines, which then fit together seamlessly to form a square on the right-hand side. Can you find an alternative way to disassemble the left-hand shape without altering its original shape or using any additional white lines?

Finally, it's time to tackle a pizza-themed puzzle. Three pizzas are divided among five people, with different slices being assigned to each person. However, can this division be rearranged so that every individual receives exactly the same number and size of pieces? Will you be able to crack this problem before Ian Stewart reveals his answers at 5 pm UK time?
 
I gotta say, these puzzles are giving me some serious brain twisters 🤯. I mean, who would've thought that a simple square grid could be so tricky? The idea of trying to cover the entire 33-cell grid with just 11 tiles seems like a no-brainer... until you start thinking about all the different combinations and how they could overlap or gap out 🤔. And don't even get me started on that left-hand shape puzzle – I'm not sure if it's even possible to disassemble it without changing its original shape or adding more lines 😂.

As for the pizza problem, I gotta ask... is this just a clever way of saying "no"? Like, we're all good with unequal slices, right? 🤷‍♂️ But seriously, I'm intrigued by these puzzles and wanna give them a shot. Wish me luck, folks! 😅
 
OMG 🤯 I'm low-key obsessed with these puzzles!!! I mean, who doesn't love a good challenge 😄. The grid puzzle is giving me some serious brain twisters - like, how do you even start to figure out if it's possible or not? 🤔 And the pizza problem is soooo relatable lol, who hasn't tried to divide up food equally with friends and family? 🍕

I'm thinking of sharing these puzzles on my socials and seeing what other math geniuses (aka weirdos like me) come up with. Ian Stewart might be a pro, but I bet we can come up with some creative solutions too! 💡 Maybe we can even get him to spill the beans early 🤫
 
I'm telling ya, these puzzles sound like they're designed to distract us from the real issues. I mean, a square grid with missing corner cells just seems too easy, right? Like we're being primed for something bigger. And that tile thingy... it's gotta be more than just a simple math problem. There's gotta be some hidden pattern or code. 🤔 And don't even get me started on the pizza puzzle. It's all about the numbers, man. The way they divide up those slices is like a clue to something deeper. I'm not saying Ian Stewart is behind it or anything (although that does sound kinda fishy), but I've got a feeling this is more than just some harmless puzzles... 🤫
 
I gotta say, I love a good puzzle! 🤔 These geometrical conundrums look like they'll put my brain to the test. The first one about covering the grid with tiles is pretty interesting - it's not just about fitting pieces together, you also need to think about how you can use the tiles to block off areas of the grid at the same time.

The pizza puzzle sounds simple enough, but I'm guessing it's actually quite tricky once you start thinking about different slice sizes. 🍕 It's like trying to balance a budget - do you give someone more money because they need it more? The key will be finding an efficient way to divide up the slices so everyone gets an equal amount.

I'm not sure what Ian Stewart's answers are going to be yet, but I'll definitely be giving these puzzles a go! Maybe I'll even figure out some creative solutions that he hasn't thought of. 🎉 It's time to get solving and see if I can crack these problems before the clock runs out!
 
I'm loving these puzzles! 🤯 The first one is like, a classic grid puzzle, but the question about tiles makes it super tricky... I've been staring at it for ages and still can't find a solution 😕. Maybe it's because I keep thinking about using those square tiles to fill in the gaps, but that doesn't seem right either? 🤔 I'd love to see Ian Stewart's solution - maybe he's been thinking outside the box (or grid?) 😉
 
🤔 I'm loving these puzzles! The geometry ones are always a challenge for me, but the pizza one is like, totally my jam 🍕. I mean, who doesn't love pizza, right? 😂 But seriously, the idea of rearranging those slices to be equal in number and size is just mind-bending. I've been staring at it for ages trying to think of a solution... maybe I'll post about it on my blog and see if anyone else has any ideas 💡.

I'm actually pretty stoked that Ian Stewart created these puzzles - he's always pushing the boundaries of problem-solving, you know? And I love how he presents them in a way that's both fun and accessible. It's like, "Hey, let's play with some geometry and see what we can come up with!" 🎨.

I'm definitely going to try and tackle these puzzles myself before the answers are revealed at 5 pm... wish me luck! 😅
 
🤔 I love these puzzles! It's amazing how our brains can get so twisted when trying to figure out if we can make something work. As someone who's been around for a bit, I've learned that sometimes the key is not to overcomplicate things. For me, it's all about taking a step back and looking at it from different angles.

I'm intrigued by these puzzles because they're not just about numbers and shapes – they're also about how we think creatively. Solving them requires patience, persistence, and that all-important "aha" moment when the pieces finally click into place 😊. Will you be able to crack these conundrums before 5 pm? I'm rooting for you!
 
omg 🤯 these puzzles sound like a real brain-twister!!! i'm low-key impressed that someone can come up with so many challenging problems. personally, i think the first puzzle is gonna be super hard to solve, like, how do u even know if 11 tiles will fit without just trying it out? 🤔 but at the same time, its kinda awesome how the second one requires creative thinking - i mean who doesn't love a good puzzle that makes u think outside the box?!? 🎨

and can we talk about the pizza puzzle for sec? 🍕 like, i need to know if this is possible or not. it seems too good (or bad?) to be true that everyone could get exactly the same number and size of slices... idk man, i'm gonna have to try these out and see what happens 😬
 
omg u gotta love a good puzzle 🤔📝 like ian stewart's conundrums r so clever n challenging, but also super satisfying when u finally figure 'em out 😊 the pizza one tho... i mean, who doesn't love pizza? 🍕 and 5 people trying to get equal slices? sounds like a real life puzzle 🤯 i hope ppl r gonna crack it b4 5 pm tho, wud be so cool 💡
 
🤔 I'm loving these puzzle challenges from Ian Stewart! 🎉 Problem-solving is such a great way to exercise your brain, and who doesn't love a good brain teaser? 😄 I've been trying to figure out the pizza puzzle myself, but to be honest, it's got me stumped. 💭 Have you guys cracked it yet? 🤞
 
OMG u guys I just heard about these 3 puzzles from Ian Stewart & I'm DYING to try solve them!!! 🤯😂 first one is def puzzling, how can 11 tiles cover a 33 cell grid without gaps? 🤔 I'm thinking maybe its all about the placement of those 11 tiles? 💡 idk yet, gotta think about it... second puzzle sounds like a brain twister! 🧠 can u find an alternative way to cut that shape w/o changing its form? 💥 and lastly, who wouldn't want equal slices of pizza? 😋 this one is def solvable, I'm on it! 5 pm UK time better come quick, I need my puzzle fix ASAP!!! ⏰💪
 
omg i'm loving these puzzles!! 🤯 i think the first one is gonna be a toughie, got my brain buzzing just thinking about it... how do those 11 tiles fit into that grid without any gaps? maybe we need to experiment with different patterns or orientations? 📈

as for the second puzzle, hmm this one's got me stumped too! 😅 i love how creative you gotta be here - trying to disassemble a shape without adding new lines... gotta think outside the box (or square) 🤔

the pizza puzzle sounds pretty fun tho! 🍕 who doesn't love pizza? 🤤 rearranging slices to make everyone's portion equal... that's like solving a mathematical recipe 🍰... bring it on!
 
Ugh 🤯, another puzzle challenge! Can we get some actual practical problems solved for once instead of just random geometrical conundrums? Like what's the point of solving a square grid with missing cells if it's just gonna be used as a filler to test our problem-solving skills? 🤔 And don't even get me started on the pizza puzzle – who comes up with this stuff?! 🍕 It's just more evidence that most puzzles are designed for brainiacs, not people who actually use their brains for everyday tasks... 😒
 
🤔 I love puzzles like these! You know what's wild? Our brains are capable of amazing things when it comes to pattern recognition, but sometimes we just need a little nudge or another perspective to figure it out. The pizza problem is so relatable, though - who hasn't had to deal with uneven portions at some point? 🍕 I'm definitely down to give these puzzles a shot and see if I can crack them before 5 pm! 💪
 
🤔 I gotta say, these puzzles are gonna put some people's brains to the test. Like, if 11 tiles can't cover that 33-cell grid without any gaps or overlaps, what's up with that? It sounds like a classic case of the pigeonhole principle gone wrong. Just saying, it's probably not possible because you've got too many tiles for those few cells 🚫.

On the other hand, I'm intrigued by that left-hand shape puzzle. If you can cut it into four identical pieces using only black lines and still fit 'em together like a square on the right, that's some next-level geometry stuff 🔥. Like, what if you could do it without adding any white lines? That's where the real creative thinking kicks in 🤓.

And then there's the pizza puzzle... yeah, I can see how we could potentially rearrange those slices to get everyone eating equal-sized pieces 🍕. It's just a matter of figuring out the pattern and applying some logic. Easy peasy, right? 😎
 
omg u gotta try these puzzles!! 😲 they're so brain-twisting!!! i mean, i've seen some tricky math problems in my day but this guy ian stewart is a genius 🤓 his first puzzle has me stuck like, what if the tiles are all differently shaped? would that even work with the grid? 🤔 and don't even get me started on the pizza one... how does u rearrange those slices so they're all equal?!?! it's just not fair that ian stewart gets to solve this puzzle at 5 pm and i'm stuck over here like "help" 😩 but i'll keep trying, gotta test my problem-solving skills 🤸‍♀️ anyone else wanna give these a shot? #PuzzlePower #MathMagic #StuckOnThesePuzzles
 
omg u gotta try solvin these puzzles its like brain teaser and geometry mashup lol idk abt the square grid with missing cells tho is it even possibl to cover 33 cells w/ 11 tiles?? 🤔👀 and the pizza puzzle sounds super tricky too... i mean cant we just divide ppl evenly? but i guess thats not rite. any1 got a soln for these puzzles? 🍕😅
 
I'm so stoked about these puzzles 🤩! I mean, who doesn't love a good brain teaser, right? 😄 The first one's got me thinking - is it even possible for those tiles to fit together without any gaps? It seems like the math just doesn't add up... or does it? 🤔

The pizza puzzle is kinda cool, but I'm not sure about the whole 'same number and size' thing. I mean, wouldn't that be, like, super boring? 😂 Just imagine a pizza where everyone gets exactly one slice of different size - no thanks! 🍕 But hey, I'm down to try and figure it out. Maybe I can come up with some creative solution?

I've got to say, though, I love the fact that these puzzles are all about problem-solving and thinking outside the box (or in this case, the pizza). It's like, yeah, life's not always gonna be easy or straightforward - we gotta figure stuff out ourselves! 💡 So, bring it on, Ian Stewart - I'm ready to give it a shot! 😄
 
.. these puzzles got me thinking... how do we approach problems like this? is it just about using logic and reason, or is there more to it than that? the first one with the square grid, it's almost like trying to fit a puzzle piece together... but what if the piece doesn't quite fit? does that mean the whole thing's flawed?

and then there's the left-hand shape... can we find a way to disassemble it without changing its fundamental nature? is that even possible? or are we just playing with shapes and lines, trying to create something new from something old?

the pizza problem... hmm... can we apply the same logic as before? or do we need to think outside the box (or slice, haha)? it's like life, really... how do we navigate our problems and come out on top? 🤔
 
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