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This work is divided into eight sections , four of which treat of plane geometry , and four of solid geometry . The first section , entitled first principles , & c.contains the properties of straight lines which meet those of ...
This work is divided into eight sections , four of which treat of plane geometry , and four of solid geometry . The first section , entitled first principles , & c.contains the properties of straight lines which meet those of ...
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If we multiply the proportion A : B :: C : D by A : B :: C : D we shall have ( II ) A : B2 :: C2 : D , whence it follows , that the squares of four proportional quantities form a new proportion . By multiplying the proportion A : B2 ...
If we multiply the proportion A : B :: C : D by A : B :: C : D we shall have ( II ) A : B2 :: C2 : D , whence it follows , that the squares of four proportional quantities form a new proportion . By multiplying the proportion A : B2 ...
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The polygon of three sides is the most simple of these figures , and is called a triangle ; that of four sides is called a quadrilateral ; that of five sides , a pentagon ; that of six , a hexagon , & c . Fig . 7 . 15.
The polygon of three sides is the most simple of these figures , and is called a triangle ; that of four sides is called a quadrilateral ; that of five sides , a pentagon ; that of six , a hexagon , & c . Fig . 7 . 15.
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Take the four distances CA , CB , GE , GF , equal to each other , the distance AB will be equal to the distance EF , and the line EF may be applied to AB , so that the point E will fall upon A , and the point F upon B. These two lines ...
Take the four distances CA , CB , GE , GF , equal to each other , the distance AB will be equal to the distance EF , and the line EF may be applied to AB , so that the point E will fall upon A , and the point F upon B. These two lines ...
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The four angles , formed about a point by two straight lines which cut each other , are together equal to four right angles ; for the angles ACE , BCE , taken together , are equal to two right angles ; also the other angles ACD ...
The four angles , formed about a point by two straight lines which cut each other , are together equal to four right angles ; for the angles ACE , BCE , taken together , are equal to two right angles ; also the other angles ACD ...
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