Simple Construction of τ and ρ

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Step 1

Draw a right triangle ABC with perpendicular sides AB = 1 and BC = 1/2.

Step 2

Draw an arc, centered at C, with radius BC, to cut AC at P and the extension of AC beyond C at Q.

Step 3

Draw arcs centered at A with radii AP and AQ, meeting AB extended at R and T.