Triangle Paradox (Missing square puzzle)

The two shapes have the same area. So where's the black square come from then?

 

Michael Borcherds —

 
Resource Type
Activity
Tags
area  disappearing  missing  paradox  plane-figures  puzzle  square  triangle  triangles 
Target Group (Age)
15 – 18
Language
English (United States)
 
 
 
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