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... solution . Both theorems and problems are called propositions . 19. An axiom is an assertion whose truth is universally admitted . 20. A postulate is a problem whose solution is taken for granted . 21. A lemma is a proposition ...
... solution . Both theorems and problems are called propositions . 19. An axiom is an assertion whose truth is universally admitted . 20. A postulate is a problem whose solution is taken for granted . 21. A lemma is a proposition ...
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... solution of a problem . 22. A scholium is an explanatory remark made with reference to one or more preceding propositions . 23. An hypothesis is a supposition made either in the enunciation of a proposition , or in the course of a demon ...
... solution of a problem . 22. A scholium is an explanatory remark made with reference to one or more preceding propositions . 23. An hypothesis is a supposition made either in the enunciation of a proposition , or in the course of a demon ...
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... SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS . 64. The problems treated of in Elementary Geometry are those whose elements are the straight line and the circle , and the only instruments actually required for their solution are the ruler , and the compasses or ...
... SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS . 64. The problems treated of in Elementary Geometry are those whose elements are the straight line and the circle , and the only instruments actually required for their solution are the ruler , and the compasses or ...
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... solutions as in the figure ; if C is equal to S , there will be but one solution ; if C is less than S , there will be no solution , that is , the problem is impossible . 2o . The angle D may be acute and C may be greater than A ; in ...
... solutions as in the figure ; if C is equal to S , there will be but one solution ; if C is less than S , there will be no solution , that is , the problem is impossible . 2o . The angle D may be acute and C may be greater than A ; in ...
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... solutions . PROBLEM XIV . To draw a tangent to a given circumference from a point without the circumference . N Let P be a point without the cir- cumference OM . Draw PO , and on it , as a diameter , construct a cir- cumference cutting ...
... solutions . PROBLEM XIV . To draw a tangent to a given circumference from a point without the circumference . N Let P be a point without the cir- cumference OM . Draw PO , and on it , as a diameter , construct a cir- cumference cutting ...
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ACD and PQR ACDE-K altitude angles are equal apothem base and altitude bisectrix bisects centre chord circle OA circumscribed coincide cone conic surface consequently corresponding Cosine Cotang curve denoted diameter distance divide draw ellipse equal to AC equally distant find the area formula frustum given line given point greater hence hyperbola hypothenuse included angle intersect lateral surface less Let ACD logarithm lower base mantissa multiplied number of sides opposite parabola parallelogram parallelopipedon perimeter perpendicular plane KL prolongation PROPOSITION proved pyramid quadrant radii radius rectangle regular inscribed regular polygon right angles right-angled triangle Scho secant segments similar slant height sphere spherical excess spherical triangle square straight line subtracting Tang tangent THEOREM transverse axis triangle ACD triangles are equal triangular prism triedral angle upper base vertex volume
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Page 72 - In any proportion, the product of the means is equal to the product of the extremes.
Page 72 - If the product of two quantities is equal to the product of two others, two of them may be made the means, and the other two the extremes of a proportion. Let bc=ad.
Page 19 - A Polygon of three sides is called a triangle ; one of four sides, a quadrilateral; one of five sides, a pentagon; one of six sides, a hexagon; one of seven sides, a heptagon; one of eight sides, an octagon ; one of ten sides, a decagon ; one of twelve sides, a dodecagon, &c.
Page 273 - If two triangles have two sides and the included angle of the one, equal to two sides and the included angle of the other, each to each, the two triangles will be equal in all their parts." Axiom 1. "Things which are equal to the same thing, are equal to each other.
Page 108 - All the interior angles of any rectilineal figure, together with four right angles, are equal to twice as many right angles as the figure has sides.
Page 1 - O's, points or dots are introduced instead of the 0's through the rest of the line, to catch the eye, and to indicate that from thence the annexed first two figures of the Logarithm in the second column stand in the next lower line. N'.
Page 36 - The sum of the interior angles of a polygon is equal to twice as many right angles as the polygon has sides, less four right angles.
Page 104 - The sum of the squares of two sides of a triangle is equal to twice the square of half the third side increased by twice the square of the median upon that side.
Page 36 - ... therefore the sum of the angles of all the triangles is equal to twice as many right angles as the figure has sides. But the sum of all the angles...
Page 70 - To express that the ratio of A to B is equal to the ratio of C to D, we write the quantities thus : A : B : : C : D; and read, A is to B as C to D.