[Origami] 2 X 1 or 1 X 2 rectangle

2013-09-29 Thread Gerardo @neorigami.com
HI EVERYONE, I would like to know, when referring to the proportions of a rectangle is there a difference between saying 2 X 1 and 1 X 2? Thank you ; )

Re: [Origami] 2 X 1 or 1 X 2 rectangle

2013-09-29 Thread calkin
On 09/29/2013 06:33 PM, Gerardo @neorigami.com wrote: I would like to know, when referring to the proportions of a rectangle is there a difference between saying 2 X 1 and 1 X 2? On this, I go with the mathematical convention for matrices: the first number denotes height (for matrices, number

Re: [Origami] 2 X 1 or 1 X 2 rectangle

2013-09-29 Thread Chris Lott
On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 3:12 PM, calkin cal...@clemson.edu wrote: On this, I go with the mathematical convention for matrices: the first number denotes height (for matrices, number of rows) and the second number, width (number of columns). But then which orientation are you assuming the

Re: [Origami] 2 X 1 or 1 X 2 rectangle

2013-09-29 Thread John R. S. Mascio
On 9/29/2013 5:33 PM, Gerardo @neorigami.com wrote: HI EVERYONE, I would like to know, when referring to the proportions of a rectangle is there a difference between saying 2 X 1 and 1 X 2? Mathematically, they are the same. Do you want tall, or wide? But the ratio is the same. Personally,