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Using 3 straight lines only, draw a square.
MHB How Can You Draw a Square with Only 3 Lines?
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It is proposed to draw a square using only three straight lines, which initially seems impossible. Participants share creative interpretations and solutions, including unconventional approaches. Some suggest using symbols or artistic representations to achieve the goal. The discussion highlights the challenge's playful nature and encourages lateral thinking. Overall, the thread emphasizes the fun in problem-solving and the exploration of geometric concepts.
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[sp]Wilmer said:
$\Huge4$ long space ($=2^2$)
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Following Opalg's example: ;)
\begin{tikzpicture}
\draw[ultra thick] (0,0) -- (0,1) -- (-0.3,0.7) (-0.3,0) -- (0.3,0);
\end{tikzpicture}
($1 = 1^2$)
\draw[ultra thick] (0,0) -- (0,1) -- (-0.3,0.7) (-0.3,0) -- (0.3,0);
\end{tikzpicture}
($1 = 1^2$)
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Yepper...nice solves!
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|\/ = 4 and |X = 9 and [ = 100
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I have a couple more: $+|$ and $--|$.
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Code:
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C'mon Greg...don't you have anything better to do?
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