Simple magic square

Simple magic square

A simple magic square is the lowest of two basic classes of magic square. It has the minimum requirements for a square to be considered magic. All lines parallel to the edges, plus the two main diagonals must sum to the magic constant. S = frac{m(m^2+1)}{2}.

The other class of magic square is most often called a pandiagonal magic square, but also sometimes it is called "perfect" or "nasik".

Of course, within these two main classes are a great many varieties of magic squares.

See also

* Magic cube
* Magic cube classes
* Nasik magic hypercube


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