Scissors Congruence
An interactive demonstration of the Wallace–Bolyai–Gerwien theorem.

by Dima Smirnov and Zivvy Epstein

Theorem

Any simple polygon can be cut into finite pieces and rearranged to form any other simple polygon of equal area.

This project was inspired by the Discrete and Computational Geometry course taught at Harvey Mudd College by Professor Satyan Devadoss.

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