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Suppose you have a line segment \( PQ \) of length \( a \). Let \( M \) be on \( PQ \) so \( PM = 1 \), the unit. Show how you would construct a line segment of length \(\frac{\sqrt{a^2 - 1}}{a}\).
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose you have a line segment \( PQ \) of length \( a \). Let \( M \) be on \( PQ \) so \( PM = 1 \), the unit. Show how you would construct a line segment of length \(\frac{\sqrt{a^2 - 1}}{a}\).
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