Construction 10

When copying line segment AB using a straight edge and a compass, the compass should be used to:

• Draw an arc above point A

• Measure the length of segment AB

When bisecting an angle, the straightedge should be used to:

• Mark the point M

• Measure the angle AOB

• Connect point M and vertex O

What geometric construction is shown in the diagram below?

• an angle bisector

• a line parallel to a given line

• an angle congruent to a given angle

• a perpendicular bisector of a segment

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Marsha is using a straightedge and compass to do the construction shown. Which best describes the construction Marsha is doing?

• a line through P parallel to line l

• a line through P intersecting line l

What is this?

• Compass

• Circle creator

What is being constructed?

• A congruent segment

• Parallel Lines

• Perpendicular Bisector

The picture represents a compass and straightedge construction of _________?

• Copy an angle

• Bisect an angle

• Copy a line segment

• Bisect a line segment

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

To inscribe a hexagon inside a circle, which length should you set your compass to?

• The radius

• The diameter

• Half of the radius

• It depends on the size of the circle

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.13