Jumping in Puddles

Tue Aug 9

Tuesday Teaser #36

Look at the diagram below:

The problem is this: can you draw a continuous curve, without taking your pen off the paper, that crosses each line once and only once? So, for example, one attempt might look like this:

Unfortunately, this attempt misses one line, which I’ve highlighted above.

Hint: If you need a hint, notice the similarities with the very famous Seven Bridges of Königsberg problem.

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