Beer mat brain teaser #3

**MrsGoof** · 6 November 2008, 12:25

Originally posted by Pondlife View Post

By moving only two of the 'matchsticks' below you have to make (only) 4 equally sized squares.

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too easy

**Moscow Mule** · 6 November 2008, 12:27

Does removing count?

**Spacecadet** · 6 November 2008, 12:27

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**Pondlife** · 6 November 2008, 12:27

You have to put them back somewhere. move not remove!

You have to use all 16 'matchsticks'

**Spacecadet** · 6 November 2008, 12:29

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**Pondlife** · 6 November 2008, 12:30

ok,

You have to use all 16 'matchsticks' in making a square.

**Moscow Mule** · 6 November 2008, 12:38

Code:

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**Pondlife** · 6 November 2008, 12:41

Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post

Code:

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Winner

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