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by scrooched_moose 2917 days ago
Your OP stated one is lighter, not one is different.

It's easier than the 12-coin one different puzzle, but introduces the ternary concept well enough to get you started on the harder problem (there are some other complications to it as well).

Weigh 2 coins. If the scales move you've found the lighter coin. If the scales balance, it's the third coin you didn't weigh.

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Ah I got the original (12 coins, one is lighter or heavier) mixed up with 3 coins (one is lighter).