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... differences , and that the differences seized upon for this purpose must be determined by the nature of the properties and relations we wish to investigate . There is such a close resemblance between the geometrical properties of the ...
... differences , and that the differences seized upon for this purpose must be determined by the nature of the properties and relations we wish to investigate . There is such a close resemblance between the geometrical properties of the ...
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... difference in the direction of two lines proceeding from the same point . The other angles treated of in geometry will be named and defined in their proper connections . 12. A Volume , Solid , or Body , is that which has exten- sion in ...
... difference in the direction of two lines proceeding from the same point . The other angles treated of in geometry will be named and defined in their proper connections . 12. A Volume , Solid , or Body , is that which has exten- sion in ...
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... difference of two quantities , when it is not known which is the greater , is ex- pressed by the symbol • Thus , the difference between A and B is written AN B .. BOOK I. OF STRAIGHT LINES , ANGLES , AND POLYGONS 18 GEOMETRY .
... difference of two quantities , when it is not known which is the greater , is ex- pressed by the symbol • Thus , the difference between A and B is written AN B .. BOOK I. OF STRAIGHT LINES , ANGLES , AND POLYGONS 18 GEOMETRY .
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... difference in the direction of the lines ED and EB ; and the angle AEC is the difference in the direction of the lines EC and EA . But ED is opposite in direction to EC ; and EB is opposite in direction to EA . Hence , the difference in ...
... difference in the direction of the lines ED and EB ; and the angle AEC is the difference in the direction of the lines EC and EA . But ED is opposite in direction to EC ; and EB is opposite in direction to EA . Hence , the difference in ...
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... difference between any two sides of a triangle is less than the third side . Let ABC be a △ , in which AC is greater than AB ; then we are to prove that AC AB is less than BC . - On AC , the greater of the two sides , lay off AD equal ...
... difference between any two sides of a triangle is less than the third side . Let ABC be a △ , in which AC is greater than AB ; then we are to prove that AC AB is less than BC . - On AC , the greater of the two sides , lay off AD equal ...
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Page 322 - If two triangles have two angles of the one equal to two angles of the other, each to each, and one side equal to one side, viz.
Page 30 - Therefore all the interior angles of the figure, together with four right angles, are equal to twice as many right angles as the figure has sides.
Page 123 - In a given circle to inscribe a triangle equiangular to a given triangle. Let ABC be the given circle, and DEF the given triangle ; it is required to inscribe in the circle ABC a triangle equiangular to the triangle DEF.
Page 58 - If a straight line be divided into two equal parts, and also into two unequal parts; the rectangle contained by the unequal parts, together with the square of the line between the points of section, is equal to the square of half the line.
Page 29 - If one side of a triangle is produced, the exterior angle is equal to the sum of the two interior and opposite, angles; and the three interior angles of every triangle are equal to two right angles.
Page 41 - If two triangles have the three sides of the one equal to the three sides of the other, each to each, the triangles are congruent.
Page 96 - The angle in a semicircle is a right angle ; the angle in a segment greater than a semicircle is less than a right angle ; and the angle in a segment less than a semicircle is greater than a right angle.
Page 65 - In a series of equal ratios, any antecedent is to its consequent, as the sum of all the antecedents is to the sum of all the consequents. Let a: 6 = c: d = e :/. Then, by Art.
Page 77 - FGL ; (vi. 6.) and therefore similar to it ; (vi. 4.) wherefore the angle ABE is equal to the angle FGL: and, because the polygons are similar, the whole angle ABC is equal to the whole angle FGH ; (vi.
Page 113 - From a given point, to draw a line parallel to a given line. Let A be the given point, and BC the given line.