The Layer by Layer Method is a method of solving the 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube. This approach was pioneered by David Singmaster in his 1980 book Notes on Rubik's "Magic Cube".[1][2] The same approach was adopted by James G. Nourse in his The Simple Solution to Rubik's Cube which became the bestselling book of 1981.[3][4]
It starts by making a cross on one face with the edge pieces, then putting the corners into position between the edges. By then the layer should be solved. Third, the four edge pieces of the middle layer are solved. At this point there is a 2x3x3 block solved. Fourth, a cross of the opposite color is made on the last layer. Fifth, the last layer edges are permuted. Sixth, the last layer corners are permuted. Finally, the last layer corners are oriented.[5]
References
- ^ David Singmaster (1980-08-06). "A Step by Step Solution of Rubik's "Magic Cube"". Jeffrey W Baumann & LinkedResources. Archived from the original on 2006-03-04.
- ^ Ryan Heise. "Beginner's Rubik's Cube Solution". Archived from the original on 2015-09-26.
The general layer-by-layer approach described above is credited to mathematician David Singmaster and was first published in his 1980 book "Notes on Rubik's Magic Cube"
- ^ Hanauer, Joan (5 January 1982). "The man who wrote the best-selling book of 1981". United Press International.
- ^ A Comparison of Various Methods
- ^ http://www.learnhowtosolvearubikscube.com/how-to-solve-a-rubiks-cube-solution-overview/
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