Lab Work - Review Constructions

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
• Draw an arc between point A and point B
• Measure half the length of line segment AB

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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.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

To inscribe a square inside a circle, first you must draw a diameter anywhere across the circle. What should your next step be?

• Construct a perpendicular bisector
• Draw a second diameter to the circle
• Construct a line tangent to the circle
• Set your compass the length of the radius.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

CCSS.HSG.CO.D.13

Which diagram shows a correct mathematical construction using only a compass and a straightedge to bisect an angle?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

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

Given: angle A
What is the first step in constructing the angle bisector of angle A?

• Draw ray AD
• Draw a line segment connecting points B and C.
• From points B and C, draw equal arcs that intersect at D.
• From point A, draw an arc that intersects the sides of theangle at points B and C.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Based on the construction, which statement must be true?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Line segment AB is shown in the diagram. Which two sets of construction marks, labeled I, II , III, and IV,are part of the construction of the perpendicular bisector of line segment AB?

• I and II
• I and III
• II and III
• II and IV

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

A straightedge and compass were used to create the construction. Arc EF was drawn from point B, and arcs with equal radii were drawn from E and F.

• A
• B
• C
• D

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Based on the construction, which conclusion is not always true?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9