Ring Theory as Applied to the Three Classical Geometric Construction Problems

Examples of Geometric Proofs

 
  • Given a line L and a point P on that line another line passing through P perpendicular to L can be constructed [Proof]
  • Given a unit length (one) the integers can be constructed.
  • Given a point P and a line L another line can be constucted going through P and perpendicular to L.
  • Given a point P and a line L another line can be constucted going through P and parallel to L.
  • The rational numbers can be constructed.
  • Given any two numbers (lengths) A and B their product, (A x B), can be constructed.
  • Given any two numbers (lengths) A and B their sum, (A + B), can be constructed.
  • For any given line segment the point bisecting that line segment can be constructed.
  • Given a number, T, the square root of T can be constructed.
  • Given an arbitrary rectangle a square of the same area can be constructed.
  • Given an arbitrary triangle a rectangle of the same area can be constructed.
  • Given two squares a third square of area equal to the sum of the first two can be constructed.
  • Given any finite polygon a square of equal area can be constructed.
  • Given two arbitrary angles an angle equal to their sum can be constructed.

  • Given a right triangle a lune of equal area can be constructed.

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