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Triangle Man Puzzle

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puzzleSix coins make the Triangle Man shown in the illustration.

The coins form three identical equilateral triangles as shown with the dotted lines.

Rearrange the coins into another shape with three equilateral triangles, each with a different size.

You may only move one coin at a time so that in its new position it touches at least two other coins.






Author: Peter Grabarchuk
This Puzzle © 2007 Peter Grabrachuk. All Rights Reserved.
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