Proofs Without Words: Dissecting Venn Diagram Areas

College Mathematics Journal 2026

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Authors: Tom Edgar
DOI: 10.1080/07468342.2026.2617828
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Abstract

SummaryWe provide area dissections for three special shapes appearing in the standard three-set Venn diagram: the Reuleaux triangle, the vesica piscis, and the triquetra.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mathematics and Applications Advanced Combinatorial Mathematics History and Theory of Mathematics

Publication details

Journal / source
College Mathematics Journal
Volume
57
Issue
4
Pages
296–298
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN