In maths, a construction is an accurate drawing. Besides constructing triangles, there are two main constructions which can be done using a ruler, a pair of compasses and a pencil: After the ...

The six intersection points of a triangle’s non-parallel altitudes and perpendicular bisectors are the vertices of two congruent minor periambic triangles which are inversely similar to the original.

The Monthly publishes articles, as well as notes and other features, about mathematics and the profession. Its readers span a broad spectrum of mathematical interests, and include professional ...