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Configuring Grids

Level 3: Using Unknowns

Sometimes we don’t know the answer right away. These are “Unknowns.” But don’t worry! By looking at the clues together, we can figure out the mystery.

The Goal: Use clues to reveal the secret configuration of the lights.

The Mystery Bulb

One bulb is a complete mystery. We don’t have a clue for it directly!

Clue 1: “Exactly two lights are ON.” Clue 2: “The Red light is ON.”

Exactly two lights are ON.

The Red light is ON.

The Blue light is OFF.

Red
Mystery
Blue

Hidden Patterns

Unknowns can be part of a bigger pattern.

Clue 1: “Exactly one light is ON.” Clue 2: “The Green light is OFF.”

Exactly one light is ON.

The Green light is OFF.

The Yellow light is OFF.

Green
Purple
Yellow

The Unknown Master

Can you find all the hidden pieces?

Clue 1: “Exactly three lights are ON.” Clue 2: “The Blue light is OFF.” Clue 3: “Exactly two Red lights are ON.”

Exactly three lights are ON.

The Blue light is OFF.

Exactly two Red lights are ON.

Red
Red
Blue
Orange

Mystery Solved! 🔍

You’ve learned how to find what’s hidden using what you see.