An elementary treatise on geometry : simplified for beginners not versed in algebra (1833)
Grund, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1805-1863 · Boston : Carter, Hendee & Co. · leaf 151
JP Solution. Let E be the point, through which a lineis to be drawn parallel to the straight line AB. 1. Take any pomt, F, in the straight line AB, and joinEF. 2. In E make the angle ?/ equal to the angle x; theline EG, extended, is parallel to the line AB. Demon. The two straight lines CG, AB, are… … Mechanical Solution. Take a ruler, MN, and putit in such a position that a right-angled triangle, passingalong its edge, as you see in the figure, will make withit, in different points. A, C, &:-c., the lines AB, CD, &,Cv GEOMETRY. 147 These lines are parallel to each other, because they…
Geometry, Plane
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