Powerlines
(Published on 20. June 2022, 16:04 by pqg)
Rules:
Normal sudoku rules apply.
The white dot connects two consecutive numbers.
Each blue line can be read from one end to the other as an equation of the form A^B=C.
If A, B or C has multiple digits, they are read along the line in the same direction as the equation.
Examples (for a 4-digit line):
8264 - valid, since 8^2=64
4628 - valid (same equation from other end)
8246 - not valid (64 is backwards)
6482 - not valid (64=8^2, but order is not A^B=C)
This is the first and harder of a pair of puzzles based on the powerlines rule. The other (GAS Powerlines) is much easier, but I think this one is nicer, and there should be more satisfaction/challenge in tackling it first (but for anyone who gets stuck, I recommend trying that one).
Solve online:
CTC
F-Puzzles
Normal sudoku rules apply.
The white dot connects two consecutive numbers.
Each blue line can be read from one end to the other as an equation of the form A^B=C.
If A, B or C has multiple digits, they are read along the line in the same direction as the equation.
Examples (for a 4-digit line):
8264 - valid, since 8^2=64
4628 - valid (same equation from other end)
8246 - not valid (64 is backwards)
6482 - not valid (64=8^2, but order is not A^B=C)
This is the first and harder of a pair of puzzles based on the powerlines rule. The other (GAS Powerlines) is much easier, but I think this one is nicer, and there should be more satisfaction/challenge in tackling it first (but for anyone who gets stuck, I recommend trying that one).
Solve online:
CTC
F-Puzzles
Solution code: Column 3, top to bottom (9 digits)
Solved by SKORP17, Azumagao, filuta, Al Fresco, logikzer0, barer, Dentones, Blake Saligia
Comments
on 4. July 2022, 09:57 by logikzer0
Another great exponent puzzle, thanks!
on 26. June 2022, 11:35 by filuta
very unique puzzle (certainly having some funny discoveries along the path), not for someone who dislikes a lot of arithmetic though
