Geometric Constructions
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Mathematics
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9th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
+3
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a geometric construction?
Back
A geometric construction is a method of creating geometric figures using only a compass and straightedge.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a perpendicular line?
Back
A perpendicular line is a line that intersects another line at a right angle (90 degrees).
Tags
CCSS.4.G.A.1
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you construct a perpendicular line through a given point on a line?
Back
1. Place the compass point on the given point. 2. Draw an arc that intersects the line at two points. 3. Without changing the compass width, draw arcs from each intersection point. 4. Draw a line through the intersection of the arcs.
Tags
CCSS.4.G.A.1
CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an angle bisector?
Back
An angle bisector is a line or ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.
Tags
CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you construct an angle bisector?
Back
1. Place the compass point at the vertex of the angle. 2. Draw an arc that intersects both sides of the angle. 3. From the intersection points, draw arcs of equal radius. 4. Draw a line from the vertex to the intersection of the arcs.
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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to copy an angle?
Back
Copying an angle means creating a new angle that is congruent to a given angle.
Tags
CCSS.4.G.A.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first step in copying an angle?
Back
Draw a ray that will be one side of the new angle.
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CCSS.4.G.A.1
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