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DIY Challenge 1: Three piles of equal value

Arrange the cards in 3 piles so that the sum of cards in each pile is equal.

Remember:

  • You are allowed to have as many cards in each pile.
  • You cannot repeat the cards.

We found 7 ways already in the class. Can you find another way?

What students worked out6

  • Student 2

    [1,5,9]
    [7,8]
    [2,3,4,6]

  • Student 5

    [3,6,A,5]
    [7,8]
    [2,4,9]

  • Student 4

    159, 78, 2346

  • Student 1

    (9,A,2,3)
    (7,8)
    (5,4,6)

  • Student 3

    1347
    69
    258

  • Student 6

    456,357,123