How to solve a rubix cube – the last layer - By: cystic acne

I've been learning how to solve a rubix cube and I've actually accomplished a bit - first two layers done. Now I have the last layer to solve (which will probably be the most difficult, since I don't want to mess the others up!).

I saw a guide online and picked up a few tips. The key on how to solve a rubix cube is not to get "colors" in the right place. You can have one single-colored face "solved" but the pieces can be in completely wrong places. So, you have to get the pieces in the right places. (Example: The edge piece with red and yellow on it must be on the edge between the red and yellow faces.)

Then you solve the rubix cube in layers. Pick a side to solve - say you choose yellow. First, you will solve the edge pieces on the chosen face (the pieces with only two colors). When you are done with this, your chosen face will look like a cross of yellow, and above each side's center piece will be that face's color (except for the bottom layer of course). Then solve the corner pieces for your chosen face. After that you'll have the whole first layer solved. Then, solve the edge pieces for the middle layer (this will be a little harder). To solve the bottom layer of the rubix cube, you need to understand that the "moves" get more complex as you progress to each subsequent layer.

I learned that while you are solving the first rubix cube layer, it is not necessary to keep the other layers in order, so you could use the bottom layer to "transport" pieces from one place to another to get them in the correct places. The side pieces on the second layer are a little harder but you can figure out the required moves with a little thought.

Good luck!

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