Im assuming a factorization problem?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a problem related to finding the shortest path, with participants exploring the justification for the path length identified as 13. There is speculation about whether the problem involves factorization.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions needing to justify why the shortest path is indeed the shortest, having identified a length of 13.
  • Another participant agrees on the shortest path being 13 but admits to lacking a "hard" justification, suggesting that a "fuzzy" justification might suffice.
  • There is a mention of the possibility of reaching a length of 9 if certain obstacles are removed, indicating a conditional aspect to the path length.
  • Participants question the reasoning behind considering the problem as a factorization issue.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the shortest path being 13, but there is no consensus on how to justify this or whether the problem is related to factorization.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved aspects regarding the justification for the shortest path and the assumptions about the nature of the problem, particularly concerning factorization.

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Hi Ilikebugs and welcome to MHB! :D

It is preferable that you attach images to your post instead of linking to an image site, which may be unreliable. I've attached the image you linked to.

Also, we ask that users show some effort when posting questions so we may best know how to help. Why do you think the problem may involve factoring?
 
Well I have to justify why the shortest path is the shortest one. I can't find any way to justify why. The shortest path I've found is 13.
 
Ilikebugs said:
Well I have to justify why the shortest path is the shortest one. I can't find any way to justify why. The shortest path I've found is 13.

Hi Ilikebugs! That's a nice problem! ;)

The shortest I've found is 13 as well and I have no "hard" justification.
Perhaps only a "fuzzy" justification is needed?
Such as that it's the shortest path the goes between the King's Lake and the King's Forest.
And we might mention that without those 2 obstacles, we could get to 9.
Btw, what makes you think it's a factorization problem?
 

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