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Illustration used to show how to divide a line into any number of equal parts by construction.

Construction Used to Divide a Line Into Equal Parts

Illustration used to show how to divide a line into any number of equal parts by construction.

An illustration showing the construction used to divide a line AB into two equal parts; and to erect a perpendicular through the middle. "With the end A and B as centers, draw the dotted circle arcs with a radius greater than half the line. Through the crossings of the arcs draw the perpendicular CD, which divides the line into two equal parts."

Construction Of A Line Divided In Equal Parts

An illustration showing the construction used to divide a line AB into two equal parts; and to erect…