Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
Problem 1CT
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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 \(\frac{\sqrt{a^2 - 1}}{a}\).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F0d8d0c97-e66d-424a-9c52-d4c7d8464ad8%2Fca1e51a5-f1fd-4bd3-8f58-cfd9876597d4%2Fuc0z6r_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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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