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Is a square a rectangle? The trial

Pip, the prosecutor, says no: “Rectangles are long and thin. A square’s sides are all the same.” You’re the detective. Test seven suspects with three tools, then give each one a verdict.

EXHIBIT A

The Rectangle Rulebook

A rectangle is a shape with 4 straight sides and 4 square corners. That’s the whole rule.

Case

Evidence

Square corners
Parallel pairs
Fold lines found

The rulebook is about corners. Test them first.

The ruling