An intriguing look at the "impossible" geometric constructions (those that defy completion with just a ruler and a compass), this book covers angle trisection and circle division. 1970 edition.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
A number of geometric constructions, although easy to comprehend and fun to do, are nevertheless impossible to complete with just a ruler and a compass. This book discusses the most famous of these "impossible" constructions. Part I, in exploring ground rules, history and angle trisection, consider
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_392058957
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 689559-n
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Ruler and the Round: Classic Problems in Geometric Constructions. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780486425153
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 689559
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2215580229513
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9780486425153
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A number of geometric constructions are impossible to complete with just a ruler and a compass. This book discusses the most famous of these "impossible" constructions. Part I explores ground rules, history, and angle trisection. Part II treats nonconstructible regular polygons and the algebra associated with them. 1970 edition. An intriguing look at the "impossible" geometric constructions (those that defy completion with just a ruler and a compass), this book covers angle trisection and circle division. 1970 edition. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780486425153
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # LU-9780486425153
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-ING-9780486425153
Quantity: 20 available
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 689559-n
Quantity: Over 20 available