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[tonyccc]

Can anybody explain this? http://www.flixxy.com/missing-square-puzzle.htm

[Get Real!]

The diagonal cut allows you the rearrange the blocks in such a way that you can lengthen or shorten the height of the rectangle.

That’s why he doesn’t always use the frame… they only fit in the frame under the original arrangement.

[kurupetos]

Can anybody explain this? http://www.flixxy.com/missing-square-puzzle.htm

He is changing the hypotenuse at every instance he splits the surface. The total change equals the 'extra pieces'. It wouldn't work without an angle.

[cyprusgrump]