Place 7 matchsticks inside the layout above to form 3 equal shapes. The 3 shapes must be equal in shape and size.
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Add two matchsticks to the layout below to divide the area into two parts.The two parts must be equal in size and shape.
Add 3 matchsticks to the layout to divide it into 2 parts equal in shape and size.
Add 4 matchsticks to divide the triangle into 3 equal parts. The 3 parts may differ in shape but must be equal in size.
Move 3 matchsticks to create 2 rhombuses. (also known as diamonds) The 2 rhombuses must be equal in size.
There are 3 rectangles of size 2X1 in the layout above. They are ABDC, EGLJ and FHMK.
Move 3 matchsticks to create FOUR equal rectangles each of size 2X1.