How to Solve 8 Puzzle

8 puzzle is a type of sliding puzzle. It may take normal people a few minutes to solve it. In this article, you will learn how to solve 8 puzzle fast. After you master the steps, you will be able to solve it within a minute!

Part 1
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Solving the First Row

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    Put 1 on its original place.
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    Place 3 right next to 1.
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    Place 2 under 3.
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    Make an empty spot next to 3.
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    Push 3 to the empty spot.
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    Push 2 upward.
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Part 2
Part 2 of 2:

Solving the Second and Third Row

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    Put 7 under 1.
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    Put 4 right next to 7.  Move 7 temporarily if you have to.
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    Make an empty space under 7.
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    Push 7 downward.
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    Push 4 to the left.
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    Put 8 under 2.
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    Put 5 right next to 8.  Move 8 temporarily if you have to.
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    Make on empty space under 8.
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    Push 8 downward.
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    Push 5 to the left.
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    Put 6 on its original space.  Then, the puzzle is solved!
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Updated: March 18, 2018
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Categories: Mathematical Puzzles
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