Matchstick Puzzle 7

Make 7 squares from 5 squares by moving just two matchsticks.

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Only two squares left after taking away 8 matchsticks.

Take 8 matchsticks away to leave six squares.

Take 5 matchsticks away so that only three squares remain.

Remove four matchsticks to leave four equilateral triangles.

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