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From: 864kD1998 (BOB1998)
4 Dec 2018   [#27] In reply to [#26]
Yes, I'm trying to construct a Golden angle of 137.5 by 137.5 by 85 degrees approximate in a circle using a compass and a straight edge.Which can be done on a piece of paper.
From: bemfarmer
4 Dec 2018   [#28] In reply to [#27]
I recall from math class that the square root of 5 can be so constructed...
- Brian
From: bemfarmer
4 Dec 2018   [#29] In reply to [#28]
According to this link, the answer is YES :-)
https://www.johndcook.com/blog/2017/05/01/golden-angle/

But the method is not given...

- Brian

After reading google links on "Constructible Angles," I'll conclude that construction of 137.5 degrees is NOT possible with compass and straigtedge...

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