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Solving The Rubix Cube

This document provides algorithms for solving a Rubik's Cube in 3 layers: 1) Complete the first white layer using algorithms to orient corner pieces and insert edge pieces. 2) Complete the second color layer by inserting edge pieces using algorithms matching the edge color orientation. 3) Solve the final yellow layer by recognizing L-shape, bar, or cross configurations and using algorithms to transform between them until the cube is solved.

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Solving The Rubix Cube

This document provides algorithms for solving a Rubik's Cube in 3 layers: 1) Complete the first white layer using algorithms to orient corner pieces and insert edge pieces. 2) Complete the second color layer by inserting edge pieces using algorithms matching the edge color orientation. 3) Solve the final yellow layer by recognizing L-shape, bar, or cross configurations and using algorithms to transform between them until the cube is solved.

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Rubix Cube Algorithms

Complete First Layer (White Top)


White Cross
-if white piece is not up, F U L U

Corner Pieces
-orient the corner piece to the 3 colors of the sides
-the piece must be on the bottom layer (D) facing the
front (left/right)
Top layer to bottom: R D R D
When facing down (in bottom layer): R 2D R D
Facing Right: R D R
Facing left: D R D R

Complete Second Layer


-find edge piece w/out yellow
-match the front with the corresponding sides
-look at the top of the same piece
-if the corresponding top color is
o Right: U R U R U F U F
o Left: U L U L U F U F
-faulty edge piece correction: 2R 2U F 2R F 2U R U R
Complete Third Layer
-look at yellow side, the configuration of the yellow pieces
will be one of the following:
-L shape
-bar
-cross

1) L shape (to reach bar)


-get the L to top left corner
- F R U R U F
-repeat until bar

2) Bar
-hold it horizontally
-do same algorithm: F R U R U F
-repeat until cross

3) Cross (line it up correctly)


-at least two sides should line up
-the two sides should either be across from each other or
adjacent to each other
-if across hold one side to the front or if adjacent hold on
side to the back and the other to the right
- R U R U R 2U R U
-Find unsolved yellow corner with corresponding colors
(doesnt necessarily have to be oriented and matched)
- hold it to right corner: U R U L U R U L
-repeat until two corners are solved

-Twist one unsolved yellow corner to the right


- R D R D
-repeat until that one corner is solved

-Twist remaining corner to the front


- same algorithm: R D R D

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