Gleaming the Cube: The Mathematics of the Rubik's Cube

Lots of us have played with a Rubik's Cube at one time or another, but did you know this simple little toy is chock full of math? Join Pete and Noah as they talk about billions of combinations, set theory, and the maximum number of moves required to solve the cube. *Skateboard not required.

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Questions Answered in the Episode: • How many possible combinations and valid configurations are there for a Rubik's cube? • How does group theory and the study of symmetries apply to solving a Rubik's cube?