Constructing Perpendicular Lines and More!

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What are perpendicular lines?

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Perpendicular lines are two lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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How do you construct a perpendicular bisector of a segment?

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To construct a perpendicular bisector, use a compass to draw arcs from both endpoints of the segment, then connect the intersection points of the arcs.

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What is the measure of angles formed by perpendicular lines?

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The measure of angles formed by perpendicular lines is always 90 degrees.

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What tools are needed to construct a perpendicular line through a point?

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You need a compass and straightedge to construct a perpendicular line through a given point.

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What is the definition of a bisector?

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A bisector is a line or segment that divides another line segment into two equal parts.

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What is the difference between a segment and a line?

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A segment has two endpoints and a finite length, while a line extends infinitely in both directions.

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What is the purpose of a protractor in constructions?

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A protractor is used to measure angles and can help in constructing angles of specific measures.

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What is the first step in constructing a perpendicular bisector?

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The first step is to place the compass point on one endpoint of the segment and draw an arc above and below the segment.

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What does it mean for two lines to be parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they are always the same distance apart and never intersect.

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How can you verify if two lines are perpendicular?

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You can verify if two lines are perpendicular by checking if they form a right angle (90 degrees) at their intersection.