Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

Five Math Problems That Will Make Your Friends Hate You

Wrath of Math via YouTube

Overview

Coursera Flash Sale
40% Off Coursera Plus for 3 Months!
Grab it
Explore five challenging math problems that often confuse people in this 16-minute video from Wrath of Math. Learn about common mistakes in basic algebra, tackle the classic 9 dots puzzle, explore graph theory concepts, understand how simple misunderstandings and imaginary conditions can trip people up, and see how impulse can lead to incorrect solutions. Unlike typical viral PEMDAS questions, these are genuine mathematical challenges that you can master privately before sharing with friends. The video breaks down each problem methodically, covering the Ship Problem, the x² Problem, the 9 Dots Puzzle, the Fence Painting Problem, and an Impossible Problem, with a clear explanation of why people typically get them wrong.

Syllabus

0:00 Intro
1:02 The Ship Problem
3:50 The x^2 Problem
6:41 The 9 Dots Puzzle
8:41 The Fence Painting Problem
9:55 An Impossible Problem
14:49 Conclusion

Taught by

Wrath of Math

Reviews

Start your review of Five Math Problems That Will Make Your Friends Hate You

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.