Arrange the Matches into Four Squares

     The problem below is discussed in your text. The configuration of matches shown on the left of the figure under the label 'Start' represents the way the matches are arranged at the start of the problem. The goal is to find a way to arrange them so that they form four squares instead of five. But the constraint on your solution is that only 3 matches may be moved to achieve the solution. If you have not already solved the problem do so now. If you have solved the problem, then see if you can find some additional solutions.
 

 
     

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