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We can ignore the larger square that combines all four smaller squares. Move four matchsticks to form exactly three small squares. You must use all twelve of the matchsticks to form the squares. No matches can be removed or left over in your solution.</P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="4to3squares.gif" ALT="Four to Three Squares Puzzle"></CENTER> </FONT> <BR><BR></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN = 3>Brainteasers for your mind</TD> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER" COLSPAN = 3><HR></TD> </TR> </TABLE> </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <CENTER><BR><FONT SIZE="2"> <a href="index.html">Home</a> | <a href="book1.html">Book</a> | <a href="puzzle.html">Puzzles</A> | <a href="mybrain.html">Brain</a> | <a href="links.html">Links</a> | <a href="about.html">About Us</a> </CENTER></FONT> <br><br> <P><FONT SIZE="2">All Rights Reserved. <BR>Copyright © 2012 William Armstrong <BR>39864 Golfers Drive, Palmdale, CA 93551 USA</FONT></P> <BR><BR><BR><BR> <BR><BR><BR><BR> <BR><BR><BR><BR> </BODY> </HTML>