[Math] Prove that $45°$ angle can be trisected with straightedge and compass.

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I want to prove that $45°$ angle can be trisected for this i have to show that $\sin 15°$ or $\cos 15°$ is constructible.

How can i show that $\sin 15° \in \mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{2},\sqrt{3})$?

Best Answer

Use the fact that

$$\sin{(a - b)} = \sin{a} \cos{b} - \cos{a} \sin{b}$$

with $a = 45^{\circ}$ and $b = 30^{\circ}$.

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