Geometry Problem 1349: Three Squares, 90 Degrees, Perpendicular Lines, Diagonal. Math Infographic.

Proposition

The figure below shows the squares ABCD, CDFE, and EFHG. AE and BH intercept at P. Prove using Euclid's Elements alone that CP is perpendicular to AE.


Geometry Problem 1349: Three Squares, 90 Degrees, Perpendicular Lines, Diagonal. Math Infographic

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