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Can You Color Exactly Two Squares? A Simple Logic Puzzle

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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Puzzle

Today, I've made notable strides in my Python programming journey. I delved into floats, f-strings, various operations, and conditionals, culminating my day with a straightforward program that determines the roots of a quadratic equation.

Have you ever tried to discover all the potential patterns on a 3 by 3 grid? I encourage you to take a moment, grab a pen and paper, and give this a shot. Once you're ready, continue reading for the solution!

Grid pattern challenge

Section 1.1: Exploring the Solution

When it comes to the solution, we can start by examining the five scenarios that involve the corner square.

Cases with corner square

Additionally, we will explore the remaining three scenarios that do not include a corner square.

Cases without corner square

Ultimately, this leads us to our answer.

Final answer illustration

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Chapter 2: Additional Learning Resources

In this video titled "Three Squares, Two Colors, No Rotated Repeats! (by request)," you'll find an engaging exploration of color patterns in a grid context.

The second video, "How to Solve a Rubik's Cube - First Layer Clarification," provides a step-by-step guide for tackling the first layer of the Rubik's Cube, enhancing your problem-solving skills.

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