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Clever Constructions

Every student of Euclidean geometry learns how to construct basic geometric figures using a straightedge and a compass. You see how these methods reveal a connection between the construction of the golden rectangle and the regular pentagon. A surprisingly deep question is, Which of the other regular polygons can also be constructed?

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