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Disk Division (Posted on 2004-12-09) Difficulty: 3 of 5
Divide a circular disk into seven parts with a straightedge and compass such that each part has the same area and perimeter.

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Rating: 4.1000 (10 votes)

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re(2): Solution (picture) | Comment 4 of 17 |
(In reply to re: Solution (picture) by Jer)

WOW ... What a BEAUTIFUL solution. And it was immediate and intuitive, Eric?? It wouldn't even be obvious to me that the algebra would work out right even after seeing the pic (thanks Jer). You Rock!


  Posted by owl on 2004-12-09 20:26:55
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