SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 27, 2025Scientific American

Mathematicians Find Proof to 122-Year-Old Triangle-to-Square Puzzle

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Mathematicians have finally proven that Dudeney's dissection puzzle, which transforms a triangle into a square, requires at least four pieces. The 122-year-old problem was solved using graph theory to categorize and compare possible cuts in both shapes, ruling out simpler solutions.

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