The elements of Euclid for the use of schools and colleges : books I., II., III. (1876)
Todhunter, I. (Isaac), 1820-1884 · Toronto : Copp, Clark · leaf 13
al to AB. [Definition 15. And because the point B is the centre of the circle ACE,BC is equal to BA. [Definition 15. But it has been shewn that CA is equal to AB;therefore CA and CB are each of them equal to AB.But things which are equal to the same thing are equal toone another. [Axiom 1.… … PROPOSITION 2. PROBLEM. From a given point to draw a straight line equal to agiven straight line. Let A be the given point, and BC tlie given straightline: it is requirea to draw from the point A a straightline equal to EC. From the point A to i?drawthe straight line AB ; [PoH. 1.and on it describe…
Geometry · Euclid's Elements · Mathematics, Greek
Internet Archive · Western University Libraries · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
