How can I switch 2 yellow corners that are on the same face from a 3x3 cube?
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How can I switch there two corners?
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Is everything else on the cube solved? Because if it is, this isn't solvable. Swapping just two pieces (applies to both corners and edges) on a regular 3x3x3 Cube isn't possible. It is possible to have a double 2-swap, or a 3-cycle, but just a single swap not. You or someone else most likely accidentally or on purpose popped pieces, and put it back together incorrectly.
Here some more information I posted before in a relevant question. Some relevant quotes from that post:
Let's start with the 3x3x3 Cube. The only moves available are face turns and slice turns. However,
slice turns likeM
, can be deducted into two face turnsRL'
.
Because of that, we can say the only available moves on a 3x3x3 Cube
are face-turns.
So what does a face-turn do?
- It 4-cycles four edges;
- It 4-cycles four corners;
- And it orients the center by 90 degrees.
You can't do one, without the other.
When we look at how we solve twisty puzzles, we always have to have an
Even State to solve them. So when we swap a set of two corners, and a
set of two edges, it means we do two swaps, which is even. When we
look at the 4-cycles of a face-turn, we can say we need three corner
swaps AND three edge swaps to accomplish the two 4-cycles. Odd + Odd =
Even, so a face-turn is an Even turn. A 3x3x3 Cube is in an Even
State when it's solved (zero swaps left). So since we started with
Even, no amount of turns will change that. Even + Even = Even, and
therefore a regular 3x3x3 Cube is always solvable.
If you indeed only have two corner pieces left to swap, we start with an Odd State, and solving it is an Even State.
But, Odd + Even = Odd, and this will always remain Odd, and therefore it will remain unsolvable no matter how many turns you make.
If you still have other pieces left to solve, please make a picture of those unsolved pieces as well, then I or someone else can guide you further towards a solution. Swapping just two corner pieces on a regular 3x3x3 Cube isn't possible, though. So you'll have to carefully pop and put them back together correctly to solve your 3x3x3 Cube in this case.
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Here is the quickest solution
Smash the cube and put it back together again in the desired combination!
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This is not really a solution and that's why it got downvoted.
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– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
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Well it does answer the question (obviously very stupidly). My point was that they didn't specify whether they wanted to quickly reset the cube or an actual solution to help them solve cubes in general. I do have to admit that it is annoying that commenting isn't available off of the bat and I like the fact that you understand this... does anyone want to down vote this once more so I get that ridiculous award for down votes (why is that even an award doesn't it defeat the purpose)?
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– Adam
Jan 12 at 17:50
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It is a solution. And from the picture, it's not clear that there actually is a 'proper' solution!
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– deep thought
Jan 12 at 21:49
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Isn't that funny @deep though! I didn't look at the combination when I posted this but my ridiculous answer may of been on the same wavelength as the question. I'll keep this answer up until there is more clarification
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– Adam
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Is everything else on the cube solved? Because if it is, this isn't solvable. Swapping just two pieces (applies to both corners and edges) on a regular 3x3x3 Cube isn't possible. It is possible to have a double 2-swap, or a 3-cycle, but just a single swap not. You or someone else most likely accidentally or on purpose popped pieces, and put it back together incorrectly.
Here some more information I posted before in a relevant question. Some relevant quotes from that post:
Let's start with the 3x3x3 Cube. The only moves available are face turns and slice turns. However,
slice turns likeM
, can be deducted into two face turnsRL'
.
Because of that, we can say the only available moves on a 3x3x3 Cube
are face-turns.
So what does a face-turn do?
- It 4-cycles four edges;
- It 4-cycles four corners;
- And it orients the center by 90 degrees.
You can't do one, without the other.
When we look at how we solve twisty puzzles, we always have to have an
Even State to solve them. So when we swap a set of two corners, and a
set of two edges, it means we do two swaps, which is even. When we
look at the 4-cycles of a face-turn, we can say we need three corner
swaps AND three edge swaps to accomplish the two 4-cycles. Odd + Odd =
Even, so a face-turn is an Even turn. A 3x3x3 Cube is in an Even
State when it's solved (zero swaps left). So since we started with
Even, no amount of turns will change that. Even + Even = Even, and
therefore a regular 3x3x3 Cube is always solvable.
If you indeed only have two corner pieces left to swap, we start with an Odd State, and solving it is an Even State.
But, Odd + Even = Odd, and this will always remain Odd, and therefore it will remain unsolvable no matter how many turns you make.
If you still have other pieces left to solve, please make a picture of those unsolved pieces as well, then I or someone else can guide you further towards a solution. Swapping just two corner pieces on a regular 3x3x3 Cube isn't possible, though. So you'll have to carefully pop and put them back together correctly to solve your 3x3x3 Cube in this case.
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Is everything else on the cube solved? Because if it is, this isn't solvable. Swapping just two pieces (applies to both corners and edges) on a regular 3x3x3 Cube isn't possible. It is possible to have a double 2-swap, or a 3-cycle, but just a single swap not. You or someone else most likely accidentally or on purpose popped pieces, and put it back together incorrectly.
Here some more information I posted before in a relevant question. Some relevant quotes from that post:
Let's start with the 3x3x3 Cube. The only moves available are face turns and slice turns. However,
slice turns likeM
, can be deducted into two face turnsRL'
.
Because of that, we can say the only available moves on a 3x3x3 Cube
are face-turns.
So what does a face-turn do?
- It 4-cycles four edges;
- It 4-cycles four corners;
- And it orients the center by 90 degrees.
You can't do one, without the other.
When we look at how we solve twisty puzzles, we always have to have an
Even State to solve them. So when we swap a set of two corners, and a
set of two edges, it means we do two swaps, which is even. When we
look at the 4-cycles of a face-turn, we can say we need three corner
swaps AND three edge swaps to accomplish the two 4-cycles. Odd + Odd =
Even, so a face-turn is an Even turn. A 3x3x3 Cube is in an Even
State when it's solved (zero swaps left). So since we started with
Even, no amount of turns will change that. Even + Even = Even, and
therefore a regular 3x3x3 Cube is always solvable.
If you indeed only have two corner pieces left to swap, we start with an Odd State, and solving it is an Even State.
But, Odd + Even = Odd, and this will always remain Odd, and therefore it will remain unsolvable no matter how many turns you make.
If you still have other pieces left to solve, please make a picture of those unsolved pieces as well, then I or someone else can guide you further towards a solution. Swapping just two corner pieces on a regular 3x3x3 Cube isn't possible, though. So you'll have to carefully pop and put them back together correctly to solve your 3x3x3 Cube in this case.
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Is everything else on the cube solved? Because if it is, this isn't solvable. Swapping just two pieces (applies to both corners and edges) on a regular 3x3x3 Cube isn't possible. It is possible to have a double 2-swap, or a 3-cycle, but just a single swap not. You or someone else most likely accidentally or on purpose popped pieces, and put it back together incorrectly.
Here some more information I posted before in a relevant question. Some relevant quotes from that post:
Let's start with the 3x3x3 Cube. The only moves available are face turns and slice turns. However,
slice turns likeM
, can be deducted into two face turnsRL'
.
Because of that, we can say the only available moves on a 3x3x3 Cube
are face-turns.
So what does a face-turn do?
- It 4-cycles four edges;
- It 4-cycles four corners;
- And it orients the center by 90 degrees.
You can't do one, without the other.
When we look at how we solve twisty puzzles, we always have to have an
Even State to solve them. So when we swap a set of two corners, and a
set of two edges, it means we do two swaps, which is even. When we
look at the 4-cycles of a face-turn, we can say we need three corner
swaps AND three edge swaps to accomplish the two 4-cycles. Odd + Odd =
Even, so a face-turn is an Even turn. A 3x3x3 Cube is in an Even
State when it's solved (zero swaps left). So since we started with
Even, no amount of turns will change that. Even + Even = Even, and
therefore a regular 3x3x3 Cube is always solvable.
If you indeed only have two corner pieces left to swap, we start with an Odd State, and solving it is an Even State.
But, Odd + Even = Odd, and this will always remain Odd, and therefore it will remain unsolvable no matter how many turns you make.
If you still have other pieces left to solve, please make a picture of those unsolved pieces as well, then I or someone else can guide you further towards a solution. Swapping just two corner pieces on a regular 3x3x3 Cube isn't possible, though. So you'll have to carefully pop and put them back together correctly to solve your 3x3x3 Cube in this case.
$endgroup$
Is everything else on the cube solved? Because if it is, this isn't solvable. Swapping just two pieces (applies to both corners and edges) on a regular 3x3x3 Cube isn't possible. It is possible to have a double 2-swap, or a 3-cycle, but just a single swap not. You or someone else most likely accidentally or on purpose popped pieces, and put it back together incorrectly.
Here some more information I posted before in a relevant question. Some relevant quotes from that post:
Let's start with the 3x3x3 Cube. The only moves available are face turns and slice turns. However,
slice turns likeM
, can be deducted into two face turnsRL'
.
Because of that, we can say the only available moves on a 3x3x3 Cube
are face-turns.
So what does a face-turn do?
- It 4-cycles four edges;
- It 4-cycles four corners;
- And it orients the center by 90 degrees.
You can't do one, without the other.
When we look at how we solve twisty puzzles, we always have to have an
Even State to solve them. So when we swap a set of two corners, and a
set of two edges, it means we do two swaps, which is even. When we
look at the 4-cycles of a face-turn, we can say we need three corner
swaps AND three edge swaps to accomplish the two 4-cycles. Odd + Odd =
Even, so a face-turn is an Even turn. A 3x3x3 Cube is in an Even
State when it's solved (zero swaps left). So since we started with
Even, no amount of turns will change that. Even + Even = Even, and
therefore a regular 3x3x3 Cube is always solvable.
If you indeed only have two corner pieces left to swap, we start with an Odd State, and solving it is an Even State.
But, Odd + Even = Odd, and this will always remain Odd, and therefore it will remain unsolvable no matter how many turns you make.
If you still have other pieces left to solve, please make a picture of those unsolved pieces as well, then I or someone else can guide you further towards a solution. Swapping just two corner pieces on a regular 3x3x3 Cube isn't possible, though. So you'll have to carefully pop and put them back together correctly to solve your 3x3x3 Cube in this case.
answered Jan 12 at 15:04
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Here is the quickest solution
Smash the cube and put it back together again in the desired combination!
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1
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This is not really a solution and that's why it got downvoted.
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– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
2
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
2
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Well it does answer the question (obviously very stupidly). My point was that they didn't specify whether they wanted to quickly reset the cube or an actual solution to help them solve cubes in general. I do have to admit that it is annoying that commenting isn't available off of the bat and I like the fact that you understand this... does anyone want to down vote this once more so I get that ridiculous award for down votes (why is that even an award doesn't it defeat the purpose)?
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– Adam
Jan 12 at 17:50
1
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It is a solution. And from the picture, it's not clear that there actually is a 'proper' solution!
$endgroup$
– deep thought
Jan 12 at 21:49
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Isn't that funny @deep though! I didn't look at the combination when I posted this but my ridiculous answer may of been on the same wavelength as the question. I'll keep this answer up until there is more clarification
$endgroup$
– Adam
Jan 12 at 22:08
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Here is the quickest solution
Smash the cube and put it back together again in the desired combination!
$endgroup$
1
$begingroup$
This is not really a solution and that's why it got downvoted.
$endgroup$
– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
2
$begingroup$
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
$endgroup$
– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
2
$begingroup$
Well it does answer the question (obviously very stupidly). My point was that they didn't specify whether they wanted to quickly reset the cube or an actual solution to help them solve cubes in general. I do have to admit that it is annoying that commenting isn't available off of the bat and I like the fact that you understand this... does anyone want to down vote this once more so I get that ridiculous award for down votes (why is that even an award doesn't it defeat the purpose)?
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– Adam
Jan 12 at 17:50
1
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It is a solution. And from the picture, it's not clear that there actually is a 'proper' solution!
$endgroup$
– deep thought
Jan 12 at 21:49
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Isn't that funny @deep though! I didn't look at the combination when I posted this but my ridiculous answer may of been on the same wavelength as the question. I'll keep this answer up until there is more clarification
$endgroup$
– Adam
Jan 12 at 22:08
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Here is the quickest solution
Smash the cube and put it back together again in the desired combination!
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Here is the quickest solution
Smash the cube and put it back together again in the desired combination!
answered Jan 12 at 14:18
AdamAdam
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11213
1
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This is not really a solution and that's why it got downvoted.
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– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
2
$begingroup$
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
2
$begingroup$
Well it does answer the question (obviously very stupidly). My point was that they didn't specify whether they wanted to quickly reset the cube or an actual solution to help them solve cubes in general. I do have to admit that it is annoying that commenting isn't available off of the bat and I like the fact that you understand this... does anyone want to down vote this once more so I get that ridiculous award for down votes (why is that even an award doesn't it defeat the purpose)?
$endgroup$
– Adam
Jan 12 at 17:50
1
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It is a solution. And from the picture, it's not clear that there actually is a 'proper' solution!
$endgroup$
– deep thought
Jan 12 at 21:49
$begingroup$
Isn't that funny @deep though! I didn't look at the combination when I posted this but my ridiculous answer may of been on the same wavelength as the question. I'll keep this answer up until there is more clarification
$endgroup$
– Adam
Jan 12 at 22:08
add a comment |
1
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This is not really a solution and that's why it got downvoted.
$endgroup$
– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
2
$begingroup$
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
$endgroup$
– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
2
$begingroup$
Well it does answer the question (obviously very stupidly). My point was that they didn't specify whether they wanted to quickly reset the cube or an actual solution to help them solve cubes in general. I do have to admit that it is annoying that commenting isn't available off of the bat and I like the fact that you understand this... does anyone want to down vote this once more so I get that ridiculous award for down votes (why is that even an award doesn't it defeat the purpose)?
$endgroup$
– Adam
Jan 12 at 17:50
1
$begingroup$
It is a solution. And from the picture, it's not clear that there actually is a 'proper' solution!
$endgroup$
– deep thought
Jan 12 at 21:49
$begingroup$
Isn't that funny @deep though! I didn't look at the combination when I posted this but my ridiculous answer may of been on the same wavelength as the question. I'll keep this answer up until there is more clarification
$endgroup$
– Adam
Jan 12 at 22:08
1
1
$begingroup$
This is not really a solution and that's why it got downvoted.
$endgroup$
– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
$begingroup$
This is not really a solution and that's why it got downvoted.
$endgroup$
– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
2
2
$begingroup$
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
$endgroup$
– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
$begingroup$
This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
$endgroup$
– rhsquared
Jan 12 at 16:46
2
2
$begingroup$
Well it does answer the question (obviously very stupidly). My point was that they didn't specify whether they wanted to quickly reset the cube or an actual solution to help them solve cubes in general. I do have to admit that it is annoying that commenting isn't available off of the bat and I like the fact that you understand this... does anyone want to down vote this once more so I get that ridiculous award for down votes (why is that even an award doesn't it defeat the purpose)?
$endgroup$
– Adam
Jan 12 at 17:50
$begingroup$
Well it does answer the question (obviously very stupidly). My point was that they didn't specify whether they wanted to quickly reset the cube or an actual solution to help them solve cubes in general. I do have to admit that it is annoying that commenting isn't available off of the bat and I like the fact that you understand this... does anyone want to down vote this once more so I get that ridiculous award for down votes (why is that even an award doesn't it defeat the purpose)?
$endgroup$
– Adam
Jan 12 at 17:50
1
1
$begingroup$
It is a solution. And from the picture, it's not clear that there actually is a 'proper' solution!
$endgroup$
– deep thought
Jan 12 at 21:49
$begingroup$
It is a solution. And from the picture, it's not clear that there actually is a 'proper' solution!
$endgroup$
– deep thought
Jan 12 at 21:49
$begingroup$
Isn't that funny @deep though! I didn't look at the combination when I posted this but my ridiculous answer may of been on the same wavelength as the question. I'll keep this answer up until there is more clarification
$endgroup$
– Adam
Jan 12 at 22:08
$begingroup$
Isn't that funny @deep though! I didn't look at the combination when I posted this but my ridiculous answer may of been on the same wavelength as the question. I'll keep this answer up until there is more clarification
$endgroup$
– Adam
Jan 12 at 22:08
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