A brief illustrated guide to 'scissors congruence' − an ancient geometric idea that’s still fueling cutting-edge mathematical research
By Maxine Calle, Ph.D. Candidate in Mathematics, University of Pennsylvania
Mona Merling, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, University of Pennsylvania
This is a story about geometry, algebra and many different dimensions, best read with construction paper, scissors and tape on hand.
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023