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How to Solve a Rubik's Cube in 8 Steps - The Math of Games and Puzzles

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Learn an easy-to-follow, eight-step method for solving the famous Rubik's Cube quickly and accurately in this 33-minute video from the series "The Mathematics of Games and Puzzles: From Cards to Sudoku." Explore the mathematics behind the cube and discover the number of possible cube positions before following Professor Benjamin's step-by-step algorithm, taught by a world-champion cube solver. Master techniques like "The Daisy," "The Easy," and "The Fun Move" to solve any Rubik's Cube in under three minutes with practice. Gain insights into the puzzle's complexity and develop problem-solving skills applicable to various mathematical challenges.

Syllabus

Intro
Step 1: The Daisy
Step 2: The Easy
Step 3: The 1 2 3 Move
Step 4: The Middle Layer
Step 5: F U R U' R' F'
: Step 6: The Fun Move
Step 7: R' F Move
Step 8: F F U R L Move

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Wondrium

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