'Sudoku Math' illuminates the mathematics behind analysing the properties of Sudoku, a popular number placement puzzle. Use graphic from main Sudoku page


Introduction edit

state the purpose

focus on 9x9 Sudoku
use Sudoku analysis as an example of a practical application of higher math concepts
provide a practical example of math concepts
target readers with math interest but without formal education

Handle how-to-solve strategies on a separate page

Mention the primary math areas with links to same

Conventions & Terminology edit

define the conventions for the less aquaninted Keep this brief or the article will get top heavy. define them as we progress. S81, Grid(solved), box(region), chute, band, stack Grid vs Puzzle

Counting the Sudoku's edit

Total Possible Sudoku's edit

Definition of possible, duplicates

Symmetry Reductions edit

Total Different Sudoku's edit

Burnsides Theorem edit

Number of Puzzles edit

segque to number of clues

Groups & Subgroups edit

Minimum Number of Clues edit

Unavoidable Sets edit

To Do edit

Coordinate content with main page