How is Euclid's second common notion represented algebraically?

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How is Euclid's second common notion represented algebraically?

Euclid's common notion #2: If equals are added to equals, then the wholes are equal.

2006-09-11 01:53:19 · 4 answers · asked by setobalian 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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with line segments
if you have two segments of equal length,
and then next to them you place two more segments that are also equal, the resulting (big ) segments will be equal:

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his idea was that of "adding" segments

2006-09-11 03:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Common Notion

2016-11-10 02:02:43 · answer #2 · answered by witherell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Do your own assignments.

2006-09-11 01:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Professor 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

How about this-- If A=B, and C=D, then A+C=B+D

2006-09-11 05:02:36 · answer #4 · answered by tom d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋