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 to be proved. /KH A. r / 0 D PEOP. XXXI. PEOB. To draw a straight line through, a given point parallel to a given straight line. Let A be the given...BC the given straight line. It is required to draw through A a straight line parallel to BC. In BC take any point D ; EA and join AD. At the point 7 A... | |
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