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Is it possible to geometrically construct any given real number? [closed]

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I know some real numbers, like sqrt(2) can be constructed geometrically. But what about other real numbers, like 'e'? Is it possible to geometrically construct any given real number?

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I know some real numbers, like sqrt(2) can be constructed geometrically. But what about other real numbers, like 'e'? Is it possible to geometrically construct any given real number?

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  You should be precise about the meaning of "geometric construction". With a compass and (unmarked) strightedge even $sqrt[3]2$ is not constructible.
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No, it is not possible if you are only using a compass and straightedge. See constructible numbers.

$sqrt2$ can be constructed, as you say, but there are other real numbers such as $e$ that cannot. The ancient problem of squaring the circle is impossible precisely because $sqrtpi$ is not a constructible number.

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The set of constructable numbers is the same as the closure of Z to ÷ and sqrt(). That is, you can construct ratios of two given lengths, and you can convert any given rectangle to a square.

For the polygons, a polygon n can be constructed if the euler totient ø(n) is a power of 2. This means 2^x . 3. 5. 17. 257. 65537.

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No, it is not possible if you are only using a compass and straightedge. See constructible numbers.

$sqrt2$ can be constructed, as you say, but there are other real numbers such as $e$ that cannot. The ancient problem of squaring the circle is impossible precisely because $sqrtpi$ is not a constructible number.

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No, it is not possible if you are only using a compass and straightedge. See constructible numbers.

$sqrt2$ can be constructed, as you say, but there are other real numbers such as $e$ that cannot. The ancient problem of squaring the circle is impossible precisely because $sqrtpi$ is not a constructible number.

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No, it is not possible if you are only using a compass and straightedge. See constructible numbers.

$sqrt2$ can be constructed, as you say, but there are other real numbers such as $e$ that cannot. The ancient problem of squaring the circle is impossible precisely because $sqrtpi$ is not a constructible number.

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answered May 5 at 12:19

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The set of constructable numbers is the same as the closure of Z to ÷ and sqrt(). That is, you can construct ratios of two given lengths, and you can convert any given rectangle to a square.

For the polygons, a polygon n can be constructed if the euler totient ø(n) is a power of 2. This means 2^x . 3. 5. 17. 257. 65537.

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The set of constructable numbers is the same as the closure of Z to ÷ and sqrt(). That is, you can construct ratios of two given lengths, and you can convert any given rectangle to a square.

For the polygons, a polygon n can be constructed if the euler totient ø(n) is a power of 2. This means 2^x . 3. 5. 17. 257. 65537.

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answered May 5 at 12:32

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The set of constructable numbers is the same as the closure of Z to ÷ and sqrt(). That is, you can construct ratios of two given lengths, and you can convert any given rectangle to a square.

For the polygons, a polygon n can be constructed if the euler totient ø(n) is a power of 2. This means 2^x . 3. 5. 17. 257. 65537.

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answered May 5 at 12:32

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