Proceedings of the Edinburgh Mathematical Society, Volumes 5-6 |
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Page 6 - PROB. from a given point to draw a straight line equal to a given straight line. Let A be the given point, and BC the given straight line : it is required to draw from the point A a straight line equal to BC.
Page 13 - Upon a given straight line to describe a segment of a circle, which shall contain an angle equal to a given rectilineal angle.
Page 20 - To make a triangle of which the sides shall be equal to three given straight lines, any two of which are together greater than the third.
Page 56 - In a series of equal ratios, the sum of the antecedents is to the sum of the consequents as any antecedent is to its consequent.
Page 71 - Select the lettered pair of words which are related to each other in the same way as the original pair of words are related to each other.
Page 19 - I. When the given point, A, is in the circumference. HINT. What is the angle formed by a radius and a tangent at its extremity ? II. When the given point, A, is without the circle. Construction. Join A and 0 the center of the given circle. On OA as a diameter, construct a circumference intersecting...
Page 6 - From the greater of two given straight lines to cut off a part equal to the less. Let AB and C be the two given straight lines, whereof AB is the greater.
Page 14 - In a given circle, to place a straight line, equal to a given straight line, which is not greater than the diameter of the circle.
Page 45 - We have, incidentally, a proof that the pedal of a circle with respect to a point on its circumference is...
Page 12 - To draw a perpendicular to a given straight line from a given point without it.