Question

What is a magic square? Complete entries in the following and make it a magic square.

  8 21 1
11 7   2
10 5 3  
4   6 9

Illustrate the methods used for filling the entries. Also explain why the method work?

23 Jan 2025
Answer :
Word Count : 520
A magic square is a square grid of numbers where the sum of the numbers in each row, each column, and both diagonals is the same. This sum is called the "magic constant" or "magic sum." Let's solve the incomplete magic square step-by-step. ### Given Grid: \[ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline & 8 & 21 & 1 \\ \hline 11 & 7 & & 2 \\ \hline 10 & 5 & 3 & \\ \hline 4 & & 6 & 9 \\ \hline \end{array} \] ### Step 1: Find the magic constant (sum) The magic constant for a 4x4 magic square can be calculated using the ___ _________ ______ ______ ____ ___ ____ ______ ________ ____ ___ ___.
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