User:LarryLACa/Sudoku Math

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'Sudoku Math' illuminates the mathematics behind analysing the properties of Sudoku, a popular number placement puzzle. Use graphic from main Sudoku page


Introduction[edit]

state the purpose

focus on 9x9 Sudoku
use Sudoku analysis as an example of a practical application of higher math concepts
provide a practical example of math concepts
target readers with math interest but without formal education

Handle how-to-solve strategies on a separate page

Mention the primary math areas with links to same

Conventions & Terminology[edit]

define the conventions for the less aquaninted Keep this brief or the article will get top heavy. define them as we progress. S81, Grid(solved), box(region), chute, band, stack Grid vs Puzzle

Counting the Sudoku's[edit]

Total Possible Sudoku's[edit]

Definition of possible, duplicates

Symmetry Reductions[edit]

Total Different Sudoku's[edit]

Burnsides Theorem[edit]

Number of Puzzles[edit]

segque to number of clues

Groups & Subgroups[edit]

Minimum Number of Clues[edit]

Unavoidable Sets[edit]

To Do[edit]

Coordinate content with main page