A Maths Starter of The Day

Arrange the numbers 1 to 5 on the yellow circles so that consecutive numbers are not connected by blue lines.

How many different ways can this be done?

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  • Mr. Walsh & Class 2, Blackboys Primary School
  • Thursday, November 13, 2008
  • "Michael Reeder thought it was quite challenging! Everyone really enjoyed it and rose to the challenge!"

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Answers

There are two different solutions

Can you explain why these are the only two solutions?