Inscribed Polygon Construction

Front

What is an inscribed polygon?

Back

An inscribed polygon is a polygon whose vertices all lie on a circle.

Front

How do you construct an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle?

Back

Connect every other point where the arcs intersect the circle.

Front

What is the first step to inscribe a square in a circle?

Back

Draw a chord anywhere across the circle.

Front

What should you do after drawing a chord to inscribe a square?

Back

Construct a perpendicular bisector of the chord.

Front

What is the name of a hexagon that is drawn inside a circle?

Back

Hexagon Inscribed in a Circle.

Front

What is the correct method to bisect an angle using only a compass and straightedge?

Back

Use the construction method shown in diagram D.

Front

What length should the compass be set to inscribe a hexagon in a circle?

Back

The radius of the circle.

Front

What is the relationship between the radius and diameter of a circle?

Back

The diameter is twice the length of the radius.

Front

What is a chord in a circle?

Back

A chord is a line segment with both endpoints on the circle.

Front

What is a perpendicular bisector?

Back

A line that divides another line segment into two equal parts at a 90-degree angle.