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Is it possible to double a cube using a straight edge and compass?
No. This is known to be impossible. For more information, including a proof, check the Wikipedia article on "doubling the cube".
What is the highest number on the backgammon doubling cube?
64
Is doubling a square possible?
Yes, it is possible.
What construction was never accomplished by the Greeks?
Doubling a cube Trisecting any angle
What Greek constructions were never accomplished with only a straightedge and a compass?
Doubling a cube and trisecting any angle
What is considered the most famous impossible problem form greek antiquity?
doubling a cube.
Is it possible to double a cube using a straight edge and compass?
No. This is known to be impossible. For more information, including a proof, check the Wikipedia article on "doubling the cube".
How do you figure out what is the number of the number cube?
You cannot. And not all number cubes have the numbers 1-6 on them. For example, a doubling cube for backgammon.You cannot. And not all number cubes have the numbers 1-6 on them. For example, a doubling cube for backgammon.You cannot. And not all number cubes have the numbers 1-6 on them. For example, a doubling cube for backgammon.You cannot. And not all number cubes have the numbers 1-6 on them. For example, a doubling cube for backgammon.
What is the highest number on the backgammon doubling cube?
64
Which of these constructions is impossible using only a compass and straightedge-?
Constructions that are impossible using only a compass and straightedge include Trisecting an angle Squaring a circle Doubling a cube
Is doubling a square possible?
Yes, it is possible.
How do you use the gambling die in backgammon?
The die you are referring to is actually called a 'doubling cube'; it is one way in which the stakes can be raised in a backgammon match. The use of the doubling cube only makes sense when a backgammon match is played to more than one game. The use of a doubling cube does not necessarily mean that a backgammon match is being played for money.
What construction was never accomplished by the Greeks?
Doubling a cube Trisecting any angle
Is it possible to make any number to one decimal place by doubling or near doubling?
no
Which constructions is impossible using only a compass and straightedge?
doubling the cube
What is the point of doubling a cube?
No point, it has been proved impossible many, many years ago.
What constructions were never accomplished by the Greeks with only a straightedge and a compass?
doubling a cube and trisecting any angle
