 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.  Elements of Plane Geometry - Page 26by Thomas Hunter - 1878 - 132 pagesFull view - About this book
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...line AB. Which was required to 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, and BC the given straight line; it is required to draw from the point A a straight line equal to BC. From the point... | |
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