The point will not be on the given line, and can be above or below it. Think of this point as one vertex of a rhombus. Since opposite sides of a rhombus are parallel, by drawing a rhombus we can construct a parallel line. If the line and point are not already labeled, you might want to label them to easily keep track of the steps. For example, you might have line m{\displaystyle m} and point A{\displaystyle A}. To do this, set the compass tip on the given point and draw an arc that intersects the given line at some point. Do not change the width of the compass. It does not matter how wide you set the compass, as long as it can intersect the given line. Make sure the arc reaches above the given point and intersects the given line. For example, you should set the compass tip at point A{\displaystyle A} and create an arc that intersects line m{\displaystyle m} at point B{\displaystyle B}. Using the same compass width, set the compass tip at the second vertex, and draw an arc that intersects the given line at a new point. Do not change the width of the compass. The arc only has to be long enough to show where it intersects the given line. For example, you should set the compass tip at point B{\displaystyle B} and create an arc that intersects line m{\displaystyle m} at point C{\displaystyle C}. Using the same compass width, set the compass at the third vertex, and draw an arc that intersects the first arc you drew (through the second vertex). The arc only has to be long enough to show where it intersects the first arc. For example, you should set the compass tip at point C{\displaystyle C} and create an arc that intersects the first arc at point D{\displaystyle D}. This line will pass through the given point and be parallel to the given line, as the two lines form two opposite sides of a rhombus. For example, a line drawn through point A{\displaystyle A} and point D{\displaystyle D} will be parallel to line m{\displaystyle m}.

Summary: Locate the given line and the given point. Draw the second vertex of the rhombus. Draw the third vertex of the rhombus. Draw the fourth vertex of the rhombus. Draw a line through the first and fourth vertices of the rhombus.

A flat tire may be the most common form of auto repair you can run into. Make sure the vehicle is on a flat, solid (paved) surface and that you're in a safe area. Use a tire iron to break all the lugnuts loose. Then, use a jack to lift the vehicle off the ground and slide a jack stand in next to it to ensure the vehicle can't fall. Remove the lugnuts the rest of the way and remove the wheel from the vehicle. Slide the spare wheel and tire onto the lug studs and then use the lugnuts to hold the new wheel in place. Lower the vehicle back to the ground and then tighten the lug nuts firmly. . If your belt looked damaged, loosen it by engaging the auto tensioner pulley with a breaker bar (if your vehicle has one) or by loosening the bolts securing the alternator to the engine. With the tension released from the belt, simply slide it out over the pulleys and remove it from the vehicle. Use the serpentine belt diagram in the vehicle's owner's manual or found on the manufacturer's website to ensure you run the new belt through the pulleys properly. Once the belt is run, apply pressure to the auto tensioner pulley with the breaker bar to loosen it, and pull it up over the last pulley, then release it to add tension. If your vehicle does not have an auto-tensioner, run the belt over all pulleys, then use a lever to apply pressure to the alternator out away from the engine to make the belt tight, then re-tighten the alternator bolts to maintain tension in the belt. when they appear dry or cracked. Bad windshield wipers can make driving in the rain unsafe. You can remove most wipers by pulling them out away from the windshield, then turning the wiper perpendicular to the arm it's on (on a 90 degree angle). Then simply slide the wiper off of the hook holding it in place. Some wipers may have a notch or tab you need to press to release the blade from the arm. Install the new blade and then fold the arm back flat against the windshield. A dirty air filter can reduce gas mileage, or at worst, prevent the vehicle from running. Use the owner's manual to help you locate the airbox, then unclip the 4 clips holding it closed. Open the airbox and inspect the filter for damage, dirt, and debris. If the air filter is damaged or discolored, remove it and simply drop a new one in its place. Resecure the airbox when you're done. . Bad brake pads will squeak and not step as effectively as good ones. First jack up the vehicle, secure it on jack stands and remove the wheels. Then remove the two caliper bolts holding the pads and their bracket in place. Slide the bracket up and out of the caliper, then remove the brake pads. Use a C-clamp to compress the caliper piston back into the caliper, and the insert the new brake pads. Resecure the brake pad bracket to the caliper with pads in place. Put the wheels and tires back on the vehicle and lower it to the ground when you're done.

Summary: Put on your spare when you have a flat tire. Install a new serpentine belt Replace your windshield wipers Swap out your air filter when it's dirty. Put in new brake pads

Macro analysis has its basis in the large (Macro) tendencies observed in the economy. Your goal is to understand how major forces are affecting the performance of the economy. Then, base your investment decisions on your findings. For example, if the economy is performing poorly (inflation and unemployment are high while national output is low), avoid overpaying for stocks and be sure to diversify your stocks. The most important macro indicators include: GDP (gross domestic product), CPI (consumer price indices), PPI (producer price indices), unemployment rate, interest rates (Fed Funds, prime rate, etc.), inflation rate, and balance of trade. You can either download the historical data to Excel or access an interactive graph using online tools. Go to the websites of the Bureau of Economic Analysis (http://www.bea.gov/) or the Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/) to access the data. Look for the general direction that the numbers are moving in and any patterns that may emerge. Take into account: the historical data you found, current data, and news. The website will have a separate series of data already converted to percent for either Year over Year or Quarter over Quarter. If not, you can determine the percentage of change for an indicator. For example, divide the nominal GDP (in numbers) of one year by the value from the previous year. This gives you the GDP growth percentage for Year over Year. Investing in a broad based stock or stock alternative might be the most convenient with this method of analysis. Select a group of stocks that reflect the movement of the broader economy and track an index like the Dow Jones Industrial average or S&P 500. This approach allows you to enjoy the growth of stocks in the US in general without risking all your money on one or just a few stocks. Understand that macro analysis doesn't specifically help you decide which individual stocks to buy. Instead, it simply lets you understand the performance of the economy. For example, you may want to buy stocks when you think the economy will improve and sell when you think it will deteriorate.
Summary: Understand how macro analysis works. Gather data or access a graph. Observe and interpret the data. Pick your stocks.