Hicks, I. P. (Isaac Perry), b. 1856 · [Atlantic, Iowa.] · leaf 71
uare root. Carpentersshould understand the system of square root asthey frequently have occasion to use it in vari-ous ways for finding lengths and areas. The plan of a rafter represents a rigtangle-tri-anjrle. iSeeFio(4.) The line, A B, is the run,and is called the base; A*C is the rise ana… … BUILDERS GUIDE. 63 See Fig. oi—Let tlu^ lines .^ B, B C and C A,rei)resent the front gable; the lines B D, D Eand E C the \vin<;- irable. ^ow erect a purpen-diciilar in the center of gable at F and continueit ind( finitely; then measure from F to a pointdirecil}^ under where the rid^e of main…
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