Straightedge and compass construction


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Straightedge and compass construction, also known as ruler-and-compass construction or classical construction, is the construction of lengths, angles, and other geometric figures using only an idealized ruler and a pair of compasses.


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based on Euclidean geometry

Euclidean geometry is a mathematical system attributed to Alexandrian Greek mathematician Euclid, whi...


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discussed in 2000 years unsolved: Why is doubling cubes and squaring circles impossible?

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Today's video is about the resolution of four problems that remained open for over 2000 years from wh...