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by Rangi42 3589 days ago
You can even solve cubic equations with origami[1], which is what allows you to double a cube and trisect an angle by adding folding to the usual tools of compass and straightedge. (It's still not enough to square the circle.)

[1]: http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/581958/solving-cubic...