If a
rectangle can be tiled using
pieces like those shown in the diagram, prove that
is even. Show that there are more than
ways to file a fixed
rectangle
with
pieces. (symmetric constructions are supposed to be different.)
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If a $5 \times n$ rectangle can be tiled using $n$ pieces like those shown in the diagram, prove that $n$ is even. Show that there are more than $2 \cdot 3^{k-1}$ ways to file a fixed $5 \times 2k$ rectangle $(k \geq 3)$ with $2k$ pieces. (symmetric constructions are supposed to be different.)