Author: Muench, Donald L.

Source: The College Mathematics Journal, Volume 38, Number 2, March 2007 , pp. 82-84(3)

Publisher: Mathematical Association of America

Abstract:

The problem of angle trisection continues to fascinate people even though it has long been known that it can't be done with straightedge and compass alone. However, for practical purposes, a good iterative procedure can get you as close as you want. In this note, we present such a procedure. Using only straightedge and compass, our procedure produces a sequence of angles that converge rapidly to a trisector.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2007-03-01

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