The large square below consists of 8 matchsticks. Can you use the 4 matchsticks on the right to divide the large square into two equal parts that have an equal area and shape? You can’t stack the matchsticks or break them.
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Clue: The two shapes that you create don’t appear to be the same shape at first glance. You may only determine that they are the same shape after rotating one of them. A zig-zag pattern of the matchsticks is required as the answer.
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