weird puzzle for everyone to figure out

scorpiots

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hello. I seen this interesting puzzle and couldnt figure it out. anyone seen this or know why?

thanks here is the link

puzzle:confused:
 

BA

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The two triangles aren't similar.

So the "hypotenuse" bulges out a little in the bottom, and in a bit on the top. That's where the extra square goes.
 

MajesticMoose

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the figure as a whole is not a real triangle. The two triangles' hypotenuses have different slopes

m00se
 

911paramedic

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The triangles themselves have the same area, but they look different. If you do the math on them you will find it to be true, you have to figure each piece on its own though. This is a common picture and has been around for a while. I like it, its interesting.
 

911paramedic

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I like this picture from the same site. Would you believe that all the lines are perfectly straight and level??

Hold a piece of paper to them to see, pretty cool...
 

brxndxn

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Green triangle has slope: 2/5

Red triangle has slope: 3/8


Those stupid liars that made that picture!!! ARg