Elements of Geometry, and Plane and Spherical Trigonometry: With Numerous Practical Problems |
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... Line is composed of several straight lines , joined one to another successively , and extending in different directions . When the word line is used , a straight line is to be understood , unless otherwise expressed . 8. A Surface or ...
... Line is composed of several straight lines , joined one to another successively , and extending in different directions . When the word line is used , a straight line is to be understood , unless otherwise expressed . 8. A Surface or ...
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... straight line , every point of this line will lie in the surface . 10. A Curved Surface is one which is neither a plane , nor composed of plane surfaces . 11. A Plane Angle , or simply an Angle , is the difference in the direction of two ...
... straight line , every point of this line will lie in the surface . 10. A Curved Surface is one which is neither a plane , nor composed of plane surfaces . 11. A Plane Angle , or simply an Angle , is the difference in the direction of two ...
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... lines , the measuring unit is any straight line of fixed value , as an inch , a foot , a rod , etc .; and for surfaces , the measuring unit is a square whose side may be any linear unit , as an inch , a foot , a mile , etc. The linear ...
... lines , the measuring unit is any straight line of fixed value , as an inch , a foot , a rod , etc .; and for surfaces , the measuring unit is a square whose side may be any linear unit , as an inch , a foot , a mile , etc. The linear ...
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... straight line can be drawn from any one point to any other point ; II . That a straight line can be produced to any distance , or terminated at any point ; III . That the circumference of a circle can be de- scribed about any center ...
... straight line can be drawn from any one point to any other point ; II . That a straight line can be produced to any distance , or terminated at any point ; III . That the circumference of a circle can be de- scribed about any center ...
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... straight line is the shortest distance between two points . 18. Two straight lines cannot inclose a space . ABBREVIATIONS . The common algebraic signs are used in this work , and demonstrations are sometimes made through the medium of ...
... straight line is the shortest distance between two points . 18. Two straight lines cannot inclose a space . ABBREVIATIONS . The common algebraic signs are used in this work , and demonstrations are sometimes made through the medium of ...
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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.