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How Do You Cut A Circle Into 5 Equal Pieces With Just 2 Cuts?

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This is how I did it.
1. Mark points A, B, C, D, E equally spaced around the circle. Mark point F diametrically opposite point A.
2. Fold the circle along line AF so that point B lies on top of point E, and point C lies on top of point D.
3. Fold the circle again so that point C/D lies on top of point B/E. This will put point F halfway between A and B/C/D/E.
4. Make the first cut from point B/C/D/E to the center of the circle. This will divide it into 4 parts, 3 of which are equal fifths.
5. Make the second cut from point A to the center of the circle. This will cut the piece of size 2/5 into two pieces of size 1/5.

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