in geometry has anyone ever solved the problem of trisecting an angle?

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in geometry has anyone ever solved the problem of trisecting an angle?

2006-11-25 21:48:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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It can't be done with an unmarked straightedge and a compass, but it can be done with a *marked* straightedge and a compass. The latter was doen by Archimedes about 200BC.

2006-11-26 11:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by mathematician 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

cannot be done with ruler and compass, the proof is long and complicated.

2006-11-26 10:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by yasiru89 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

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2006-11-29 09:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by YourBrownEyedGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

This problem is not solvable. Good question. Please refer to

2006-11-26 05:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mein Hoon Na 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋