Examples of 'compass and straightedge' in a sentence

Meaning of "compass and straightedge"

compass and straightedge : Tools traditionally used in geometry for drawing precise geometric shapes and constructions

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compass and straightedge
Bisection of an angle using a compass and straightedge.
A compass and straightedge construction for a given side length.
Classic geometry was focused in compass and straightedge constructions.
Compass and straightedge constructions.
Animation of construction of a pentagon using a compass and straightedge.
Compass and straightedge construction.
Such figures can be drawn by compass and straightedge as well.
Compass and straightedge construction is used to illustrate principles of plane geometry.
This construction must be performed only by means of compass and straightedge.
The restriction to compass and straightedge is essential in making these constructions impossible.
Constructing a parallel line through a given point with compass and straightedge.
Geometric constructions by compass and straightedge and with dynamic geometry software.
All parts of the biohazard sign can be drawn with a compass and straightedge.
Angle trisection is a classic problem of compass and straightedge constructions of ancient Greek mathematics.
Galois theory also gives a clear insight into questions concerning problems in compass and straightedge construction.

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Long standing questions about compass and straightedge construction were finally settled by Galois theory.
Classically, the only instruments allowed in geometric constructions are the compass and straightedge.
Every point that is constructible using a compass and straightedge is constructible using origami.
In mathematics, a constructible polygon is a regular polygon that can be constructed with compass and straightedge.
Angle trisection is a classical problem of compass and straightedge constructions of ancient Greek mathematics.
By Greek tradition, these constructions had to be performed using only a compass and straightedge.
This has the effect of transforming geometric questions about compass and straightedge constructions into algebra.
Constructible number, A number representing a length that can be constructed using a compass and straightedge.
For example, a regular pentagon is constructible with compass and straightedge while a regular heptagon is not.
Construction = = The animation at the right shows how to construct a square using a compass and straightedge.
Another advantage is that 120 ° angles are easily constructed using only a compass and straightedge.
The Philo line is not, in general, constructible by compass and straightedge.
Construction = = = A regular decagon is constructible using compass and straightedge.

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