Odd Magic Square

Problem of the Week - July 25, 2022


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The odd numbers from 1 to 17 can be used to create a 3 x 3 magic square (a square in which the rows and columns have the same sum).  If the 1, 5 and 13 are located as shown in the figure, determine the value of x?

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