Friday 6 February 2015

Prime Cube ****



Write the numbers 1 to 9 into the squares of a 3x3 grid so that each row and column adds up to a prime number.  It does not have to be the same prime number each time.  There are 16 different solutions.  At least one solution uses the numbers as they are placed in the example below.  How many solutions can you find?


2




9
7



Helpful Hint:  Draw a blank 3x3 grid.  Then cut out little squares of paper with the numbers on them so you can move them around on the grid to try different possibilities until you find a solution.