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Adding[T]:turning two layers of the corresponding side
Adding[‘]:90 degree turn counter-clockwise
Adding[2]:180 degree turn clockwise
Adding[‘2]:180 degree turn counter-clockwise
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Center piece
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Center edge/corner
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Corner pieces
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Edge pieces
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middle edge
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Side edge pieces
In this tutorial we will introduce the ‘Reduction method’ which will require us to first solve the center 9 pieces and turn the edge pieces to form an equivalent to the 3x3x3 cube. Then we will be able to quickly solve the cube using the methods for solving the 3x3x3 cube.
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Solve the center 9 pieces of all 6 sides
Step of Solving center pieces:
Find the center > Solve the edge of the centercorner of the center
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Facing the white side, move the center edge piece to be replaced to the black position shown in the figure, and then apply the corresponding formula according to the following situation until the center cross is completed
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Correct scenario
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Correct scenario
Facing the white side, move the center corner piece to be replaced to the black position shown in the figure, and then apply the corresponding formula based on the following situation until the white center 9 pieces is completed
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Correct scenario
Solve 12 sets of edge pieces
Each group of edge pieces consists of 1 center edge and 2 side edges. First, the middle edge block is combined with one side edge block, and then it is combined with the remaining side edge block.
Move the middle edge pieces to the position as shown below,apply algorithm 5/6 accordingly to line up the edge pieces.
Scenario 1: The Side edge is below
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Scenario 2: The Side edge is above
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Tips: If the following two situations occur,apply Algorithm 7 once and change the cube into one of the situations above which can he solved
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Repeat STEP1 for the unsolved edges
Tips: If the last edge pairs can not be solved,apply Algorithm 8
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Solve the cube
Now your 5x5x5 cube should look like a 3x3x3 cube. Apply the 3x3x3 methods to solve the cube.
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