Semi-magic squares are thought of as matrices in this arithmetic exploration. Split up a a shuffled deck of cards to create a magic-square out of playing cards with additional challenges.
- Submitted by: James Tanton
- Time Required: 30 minutes
- You’ll Need: paper, pencil, and a deck of playing cards
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