Article
Some Curious Cut-Ups
G4G9 Exchange Book
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2009
Disciplines
Abstract
We have noticed a certain kind of n-gon dissection into triangles that has a wonderful property of interest to most puzzlists. Namely that any two triangles have at least one edge in common yet no two triangles need be congruent. In an informal poll of specialists at a recent convention, none of them saw immediately how this could be accomplished. But in fact it is very straightforward.
Rights
This is an electronic copy of a paper originally appearing in the G4G9 Exchange Book. Archived with permission. The author(s) reserves all rights.
Citation Information
Jeremiah Farrell and Ivan Moscovich. "Some Curious Cut-Ups" G4G9 Exchange Book Vol. 1 (2009) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jeremiah-farrell/11/
Gathering for Gardner inspires fun and wonder for recreational mathematics, magic, puzzles, and art. The G4G Gift Exchange is an integral part of the Gathering 4 Gardner meetings. Each attendee is asked to participate in the G4G Gift Exchange.
The G4G Exchange Book is for those who wish to submit papers as their exchange gift and also for those who wish to include descriptions, instructions, solutions etc. related to their physical gifts.