Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities, Books a la carte edition (5th Edition)
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Author: Sybilla Beckmann
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Chapter 14.4, Problem 5P
On a piece of paper, draw a point Q and a separate line m. Use a straightedge and compass to construct a line through Q perpendicular to m by constructing a suitable rhombus. Describe your method and explain why it works.
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Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities, Books a la carte edition (5th Edition)
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