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Did you know that solving a Rubik's Cube is easier than you think?

Here's a simple guide on how to do it in no time – have fun!

By Edwin KabeloPublished 3 years ago 5 min read

Many people have tried to solve the Rubik's cube puzzle, but many have failed. However, I am here to let you know that anyone can solve it with one simple algorithm. I personally tried it and it was easy-peasy. I'll be demonstrating the technique in this post, so please read carefully and then try it out for yourself.

Let's start with an overview of a 3x3 cube. It has three main parts – the center, the edge, and the corner.

Learning how these algorithms operate can be a bit of a challenge, but understanding the terminology is essential if one wants to solve the Rubik's Cube smoothly. I'll be providing a step-by-step guide to help facilitate this process.

In algorithm notation, all moves are represented by letters that stand for one 90-degree turn. All turns must be accomplished in a clockwise direction, and the number following the letter represents the number of turns to be made. For example, L indicates you should rotate the layer counterclockwise by 90 degrees; F indicates you should move it frontward by 90 degrees; and D indicates you should move it to the right by 90 degrees. The apostrophe (') indicates that the layer should move in a counterclockwise motion by 90 degrees; without an apostrophe, the layer would move in a clockwise direction.

In order to effectively rotate an image, you must first master the main algorithm. Here is a demonstration of how to do it using your right hand. Next, you will rotate the image using your opposite hand, apostrophe->apostrophe. Be sure to keep practicing until these movements become automatized.

For starters you'll only work with the ones in this yellow zone, you can now pause and practice the rotations so here's the main algorithm for your right hand it'll be far you are ' you apostrophe and once again are you are apostrophe you apostrophe it's the exact opposite for your left hand L apostrophe you ' l you and again L apostrophe you apostrophe L you let's see what that looks like in real life right hand are you are apostrophe you apostrophe and once again are you are ' you ' now left hand L apostrophe you ' L you and again L apostrophe you apostrophe L year before you continue it's a good idea to practice until you can do all these moves pretty much automatically it'll help you later on.

The algorithm follows seven steps in order to render a verdict.

Step 1:

Solve the white cross on the bottom the task here is to put together a white cross and align its edges with the right colored Center on each side here.

Step 2:

Now let's get started, to begin with you have to put together this sequence that looks kind of like a daisy, it's really easy and doesn't require any special algorithms try it yourself then rotate the top layer with the Daisy on it, align the right colors of the layers with the color of the center and rotate this layer 180 degrees do the same thing with the remaining whites.

And this is how you get a white cross at the bottom number to solve the four corner pieces on the bottom at this stage you'll have to put the lower corners of the cube in the right places and the white side of the cube will be solved here's where you'll use that are you are ' you apostrophe algorithm for your right hand rotate only the top layer of the cube to find a corner that's the same color as the Centers of the other sides and use the algorithm until the corner is in the right place. Do the same with the rest of the corners, at the end of this stage, you should have little upside-down tees on all sides ending at the centerpiece number three.

Step 3:

Solve the four edge pieces in the middle layer at this stage you'll need to solve the rest of the middle layer so that the outer blocks are the same color as the center in the first case the layer you'll be working on is to the left on the top of the target position you must match it with the right color here's how you can do it turn the upper part to the left use the algorithm for the right hand rotate the cube left use the algorithm for the left hand in the second case the layer you'll be working on is to the right of the top of the target position you must match it with a corresponding color turn the upper part to the right use the algorithm for the left hand rotate the cube right use the algorithm for the right hand repeat that with all the sides and you're done.

Step 4:

Solve the yellow edges on the top layer first you put together a yellow cross on the yellow side of the cube if you don't see the yellow line but only a random set of yellow edges start doing the algorithm as soon as you see the yellow line start doing the same algorithm and this is how you get across

Step 5:

Solve the four edge pieces on the top layer now we need to arrange the edges of the yellow cross so that the second color coincides with the color of that side let's get started find one edge that's already in place rotate the top layer of the cube to align the edge with the corresponding color it's important that only one edge is matching if two of the match you should use a slightly modified algorithm to mix the edges

again, only one edge should coincide in color keep that one in front of you and use the same algorithm until the remaining edges get in the right positions. Voila!

Step 6:

Orient the yellow corners on the top layer at this stage the task is to put the corners in place with the appropriate colors of neighboring centers you'll only need to move them into place you're not solving them just yet find the corner that's already in place in this case it's even rotated correctly but that's not important and use a slightly modified algorithm until the corners are in their places done.

Step 7:

Solve the yellow corners on the top layer and you're almost done, all you have to do is solve the corners, rotate the cube so that the yellow side is facing you; you'll work with the upper-right corner. Let's solve it corner by corner don't rotate the cube and do everything step by step, a lot of people make mistakes at this stage and have to start all over so be careful use the algorithm you already know in a slightly modified order until the corner is solved. Once you're done with one move to the next by rotating the side that's facing you and using the same algorithm rotate the front layer so that all colors of the cube match and you're done.

Congratulations on mastering this method for solving Rubik's Cubes - it is effective on other types of 3x3 cubes as well, making it a key tool for solving increasingly complex puzzles. Keep practice up and you'll be kitted out in no time!

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