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... equal angles are equal , . 148. Definition of equivalent figures , 149. Altitude of a figure , 150 . 151 . Cases of ... Radius may be drawn six times as a chord , 180. To inscribe a regular hexagon , • 181. Approximate ratio of ...
... equal angles are equal , . 148. Definition of equivalent figures , 149. Altitude of a figure , 150 . 151 . Cases of ... Radius may be drawn six times as a chord , 180. To inscribe a regular hexagon , • 181. Approximate ratio of ...
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... equal parts , called respectively semi - circles and semi - circum- ferences . A straight line drawn from the centre to any point in the circumference is called a radius . Two radii drawn in directly opposite directions form a diameter ...
... equal parts , called respectively semi - circles and semi - circum- ferences . A straight line drawn from the centre to any point in the circumference is called a radius . Two radii drawn in directly opposite directions form a diameter ...
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... the point of the fixed leg is the centre of the circle . The size of the circle depends upon the greater or less dis- tance between the points of the compasses . The radius of the circle is exactly equal to this distance :
... the point of the fixed leg is the centre of the circle . The size of the circle depends upon the greater or less dis- tance between the points of the compasses . The radius of the circle is exactly equal to this distance :
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... equal to this distance : hence , to express the size of a circle , we give the length of its radius ; thus we say a circle of 1 inch , 1 foot , or 1000 feet radius . Many circles may be described , that is drawn , about the same centre ...
... equal to this distance : hence , to express the size of a circle , we give the length of its radius ; thus we say a circle of 1 inch , 1 foot , or 1000 feet radius . Many circles may be described , that is drawn , about the same centre ...
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... radius of the greater circle passing through the centre of the lesser , as is con- tained between the 2 circumferences . In 6 the distance is exactly equal to the difference of the radii . 50. Suppose it is required to draw 10 straight ...
... radius of the greater circle passing through the centre of the lesser , as is con- tained between the 2 circumferences . In 6 the distance is exactly equal to the difference of the radii . 50. Suppose it is required to draw 10 straight ...
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adjacent angles angle BAC angles are equal Bisect centre chord circumference coincide concave angles consequently angle construct a square convex angle convex surface cube curved line cylinder decagonal describe a circle diagonals diameter divided division points draw a line Draw a straight equal altitude equal angles equal bases equivalent erect a perpendicular exterior angles feet found by multiplying given number given square greatest number hexagon homologous sides hypothenuse inches inscribed circle isosceles triangle length let fall line drawn line passes magnitude measured Multiply the number number of lines number of points number of straight opposite parallelogram parallelopiped passes 2 points pendicular pentagon proportion protractor quadrilateral radii radius equal ratio regular polygon right angle semi-circumference set intersecting side AC similar similar triangles solidity sphere straight line suppose tangents triangle ABC triangular prism unequal vertex vertices
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Page 130 - The first and fourth terms of a proportion are called the extremes, and the second and third terms, the means. Thus, in the foregoing proportion, 8 and 3 are the extremes and 4 and 6 are the means.
Page 154 - In a series of equal ratios, any antecedent is to its consequent, as the sum of all the antecedents is to the sum of all the consequents. Let a: 6 = c: d = e :/. Then, by Art.