Constructions (Identifying)

Which is the correct construction of an equilateral triangle?

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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

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

• Mark the point M
• Measure the angle AOB
• Copy the angle with an arc
• Connect point M and vertex O

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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

• Construct the perpendicular bisector of the diameter you drew

• Draw a second diameter to the circle

• Construct a line tangent to the circle

• Set your compass the length of the radius.

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

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
• a line through P congruent to line l
• a line through P perpendicular to line l

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Which construction is shown?

• Parallel Line through a point

• Perpendicular line through a point

• Perpendicular bisector

• isosceles triangle

Which construction will find the center of the circle shown?

• Center circle

• perpendicular line

• segment bisector

• Angle bisectors

How do you construct the center of the circle shown?

• construct at least 2 angle bisectors

• construct at least 2 perpendicular bisectors

• Construct the altitude from C

• Construct a triangle congruent to triangle ABC