How can you divide an angle into 3 equal angles? You may only use a straightedge and a compass to achieve this.

(This means : You have an angle A, you divide Angle A into 3 Angles B,C,D. And B=C=D=A/3)

Note: vohonam clarified that the problem actually only gives you a straightedge, not a ruler.

(In reply to re(5): The next problem after this... by Nick Reed)

this would make a great puzzle for April 1st. :)

searching online, I've found these two little tidbits:

1782^12 + 1841^12 = 1922^12   (it works out on the calculator)
3086^3 + 21588^3 = 21609^3 + 1 (ooh, so very close)

Posted by Happy on 2002-06-20 11:18:32