Changing triangles to parallelograms?

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The discussion centers on the misconception that triangles can be transformed into parallelograms outside of a topological context. The participant emphasizes that such a transformation is not applicable in standard geometric practices. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the fundamental properties of shapes in geometry.

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help me please
 
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You don't change triangles into parallelograms unless you're doing topology! :-)

Seriously, what exactly is your question?
 

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