Outline the steps for solving a Rubik's cube.
The steps for solving a Rubik's cube are: 
1. Make a cross on the top layer on each side of the cube.
2. Make a one-handed scramble on the front, back, and middle layers.
3. Make a cross on the bottom layer.
4. Make a U-Turn (rearranging two layers) on the top layer.
5. Make a cross on the top layer.
6. Secure the cross on the top layer so it is defined by solved layers only.
7. Make a second U-Turn to reverse the middle layer so it matches the top layer.
8. Evoke a five-step pattern on the top, middle and bottom layers.
9. Make a U-Turn on the top layer.
10. Make a cross on the top layer.
11. Make a final U-Turn to complete the cube.
12. Finally, apply the cross on the top layer to ensure that the final position is consistent.
Solving a Rubik's cube requires the following steps: 
1. Make the first three moves - the tri-color center area should be facing your appropriate color.
2. Make the second layer - the second layer of the cube should have the same color pattern as the tri-color center area.
3. Make the twists - turn the top and bottom layers of the cube so that each side of the cube has one face facing you. 
4. Make the 4th layer - apply the same color pattern on the opposite side of the cube as the side facing you. 
5. Make the last twists - turn the top and bottom layers of the cube so that each face of the cube has a different color.
6. Apply the last color pattern - connect the last two colors on the opposite sides of the cube.