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Old 11-15-2008, 08:11 AM
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Default Locus Theorem 2: (line)
The locus of points at a fixed distance, d, from a line, l, is a pair of parallel lines d distance from l and on either side of l.

The book tells me that all three of these lines are parallel.

Please explain this theorem.
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The locus of points at a fixed distance, d, from a line, l, is a pair of parallel lines d distance from l and on either side of l.

The book tells me that all three of these lines are parallel.

Please explain this theorem.
Please see diagram.

Did you get it now???
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Please see diagram.

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Yes, keep the diagrams coming.
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