Wouldn't it be. 8 pieces because you cut each sides into two pieces so like this. —|—. You'll end up having four square pieces, but count the pieces that creates an L shape.
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Steps 4 and 5 are being used to get the equation in step 6.
Steps 5 and 7 are being used to get the equation in step 8.
Steps 8 and 6 are being used to get the equation in step 9.
In step 14, "similar argument" means to draw segment BD and follow the same logic in steps 3-12.
It should be one hundred twenty six (126) if my math is correct
