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[–] LoreleiSankTheShip@lemmy.ml 39 points 3 days ago (28 children)

Can someone explain to me in layman's terms why this is the most efficient way?

[–] Devadander@lemmy.world 20 points 3 days ago (8 children)

Any other configurations results in a larger enclosed square. This is the most optimal way to pack 17 squares that we’ve found

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