 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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...Wherefore str. lines, &c. PROP. XXX. PROB. 31. 1 Ku. To draw a straiglit line through a givmpoint, parallel to a given straight line. Let A be the given point, BC the given str. line. To draw a str. line through A || BC. In BC take any pt. D, join AD, make L... | |
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...projection, except in the case in which these angles are together equal to a right angle. PROBLEM XX. Through a given point, to draw a straight line parallel to a given plane, and making, with the horizontal plane, a given angle, not greater than the inclination of the... | |
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 | Euclides - 1852 - 152 pages
...solids, and is called a tetrahedron."] PEOP. 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 L From the point A to B draw a the straight line... | |
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...angle into two equal parts 29 3. From any given point in a right line to erect a perpendicular .. 29 4. Through a given point to draw a straight line parallel to a given straight line 30 5. To divide a right line into any number of equal parts 31 6. To divide a triangle into two equal... | |
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