Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author: Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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Chapter 3.4, Problem 29E
Complete the justification of the construction of the line perpendicular to the given line at appoint on that line. Given: Line Prove: |
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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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