Make x lines: The driving question for this activity is: Is there a winning strategy for Nim? Revisit the rules of Nim. What if we change the first rule to state “Make x lines on your paper” but we keep all the other rules as stated. In this case, x is a positive integer. (Do we need any other restrictions on x? If so, mention this in your response.) Use math notation and math vocabulary to describe a winning strategy for this adjusted version of the game. Give a mathematical explanation of why your strategy works.

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A winning strategy for this game exists when x is a prime number The strategy is as follo... View the full answer