here's a problem. Draw three lines that cut a pie into eight pieces?

Answer 1

Well, if we consider that a pie is a 3 dimensional object we could first take 2 lines (cuts) perpendicular through the center on the top of the pie to cut it into 4 slices. From there we could move to the side if the pie and cut evenly through it horizontally thus cutting each of the 4 pieces into a top and a bottom piece. 4 x 2 = 8. I want dibs on the top 4 pieces...someone else can have the bottom mostly crust pieces!! :-p

Answer 2

First use the first two cuts to cut the pie into four pieces. (cut in an X shape.) After that take the four pieces and stack them on top of each other. Then cut one long line down the center of the piece on the top all the way down to the piece on the bottom and there you go eight equal pieces of pie with just three lines.

Answer 3

I agree two lines and a circle however there is nothing wrong with calling a circle a line so the step would be to:

"Traditionally" cut the pie into four equal size pieces, like four spokes of a wheel.

Then you have to draw a "circular line" inscribed inside the pie maybe passing through the half radius of each of the "spokes"

Bingo 8 pieces.

Answer 4

You should go into politics.

1)A line is not an arc - a line is straight, hence, circles or continuous lines that leave the pie and come back in, are a deception. This is not an answer.

2)It is impossible to cut a pie HORIZONALLY - the pie plate gets in the way. Again, this is a deception.

Using pure lines, and a real pie, it can't be done. And if its not a real pie - then you're not a true pie lover - and you should be banished from Yahoo! Answers forever!!!

"Woe unto you ... woe unto the man who speaks lies and calls them truth."

... lol, just kidding - but you should be a little embarrassed at putting forth such a trick.

Answer 5

Use the first two cuts to cut the pie into four pieces. Then stack the pieces on top of each other, and use the third cut to slice through each of the four pieces, making eight total.

Answer 6

Draw one across the pie edgewise and then two perpendicular lines on the face of the pie. If you follow through on the cuts, you will have 8 equal, but rather messy pieces.

Answer 7

Are we allowed to think 3D. Cut two line accross it, making an x. Then take the pie out of the pan, and cut accross the top half from the bottem half. 8 pieces, three cuts.
b

Answer 8

2 traditional cuts making it 4 pieces then lift the pie up so it is making a 90 degree angle with the cutting surface and cut so you have 8 thin slices

Answer 9

first cut the pie into 4 pieces (an "X" on the surface of the pie).

then cut the pie across horizontally (like you cut it into to two Frisbees)

there you go 8 pieces

Answer 10

cut the pie into half twice (like crosshairs sp?) then make a circle in the middle. The pieces won't be even but there will be 8. ;)