Let $ABCD$ be a rectangle and let $M, N$ and $P, Q$ be the points of intersectio
Source: Eotvos 1897 p3
March 14, 2020
constructiongeometry
Problem Statement
Let be a rectangle and let and be the points of intersections of some line with the sides and , respectively (or their extensions). Given the points and the length of side , construct the rectangle. Under what conditions can this problem be solved, and how many solutions does it have?