 Through a given point to draw a straight line parallel to a given straight line, Let A be the given point, and BC the given straight line : it is required to draw through the point A a straight line parallel to BC.  Euclid - Page 63by Euclid, Rupert Deakin - 1903 - 164 pagesFull view - About this book
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...Which was required to be done. PROP. II. PROB. • FROM a given point to draw a straight line equal to a given straight line. Let A be the given point,...BC the given straight line ; it is required to draw from the point A a straight line equal to BC. Book I. d 3. Pott, e U. Def. f 19. Def. g 3. Ax. hi.... | |
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...be done. 1 1 Po»t. • 1st A*1mii. PROP. II. PROB. From a given point to draw a straight line equal to a given straight line. Let A be the given point,...BC the given straight line; it is required to draw from the point A a straight line equal to BC. From the point A to B draw* the straight line AB; •... | |
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