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Disk Division (Posted on 2004-12-09)

Divide a circular disk into seven parts with a straightedge and compass such that each part has the same area and perimeter.

See The Solution Submitted by Bractals

Rating: 4.1000 (10 votes)

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re(2): Heptagon vs. 180 rotation

| Comment 13 of 17 |

(In reply to re: Heptagon vs. 180 rotation by owl)

This method just requires a refresher course on how to construct a line parallel to a given line and passing through a given point.

Posted by Charlie on 2004-12-10 22:00:09

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