I believe I have a solution to trisect an angle with only a commpass and a straight edge. donduck511
2006-09-17 03:15:38 · 3 answers · asked by donduck511 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Don't bother -- I doubt that you're more clever than the last 2,000 years of mathematicians. Particularly since most mathematicians know how to spell "compass".
2006-09-17 03:18:49 · answer #1 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is possible to trisect an angle with a compass and a marked straightedge, but not an unmarked one. Don't even waste anyone's time unless you can point out where the mistake is in the proof that it can't be done.
2006-09-17 03:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by mathematician 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contact the Indiana general assembly - they might just be gullible enough to believe you.
2006-09-17 04:26:40 · answer #3 · answered by Pascal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋