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A090163
Triangle T(j,k) read by rows, where T(j,K)=number of different configurations having the largest required number of moves S(j,k)=A090033(n) in optimal solutions of the j X k generalization of Sam Loyd's sliding block 15-puzzle, starting with the empty square in a corner.
2
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 18
OFFSET
1,6
COMMENTS
T(k,j)=T(j,k). Extension: a(10)=T(4,4)>=13, a(11)=T(5,1)=1, a(12)=T(5,2)=2.
EXAMPLE
a(5)=T(3,2)=1 because the 3*2 sliding block puzzle has only one configuration requiring the maximum solution path length A090033(5)=21.
A090034(21)=1, see link.
CROSSREFS
For references, links and cross-references see A087725 and A090033.
Sequence in context: A294756 A174918 A154991 * A179071 A124001 A174966
KEYWORD
hard,more,nonn,tabl
AUTHOR
Hugo Pfoertner, Nov 23 2003
STATUS
approved