General Remark for all assignments - always remember the following statement by Blaise Pascal: "I have made this letter longer than usual, because I lack the time to make it shorter." Assignment 5Due: Wed, February 6, 2002 The Mutilated "8x8" MatrixThe Problem: The figure below shows you a mutilated "8x8" matrix (the two opposing corners cut out) and a domino block. One domino block covers exactly two fields of the "8x8" matrix.Note: It is straightforward that one can use 32 domino blocks to cover a complete "8x8" matrix. Question: Can one cover the mutilated "8x8" matrix with 31 domino blocks? Remark: the major objective of this assignment is that you spend some effort solving this problem and answering the questions below – it is not so important that you will succeed solving the problem! Also: engage in some collaborative efforts solving it  Please do the following (please structure your answer accordingly – thanks):
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