Geometry Extra Credit 10/14

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

Which one is the correct construction for a perpendicular bisector?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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

The drawing shows a compass and straight edge construction of...what?

• the bisector of a given angle

• a perpendicular to a given line at a point on the line

• a perpendicular to a given line from a point NOT on the line

• an angle congruent to a given angle

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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

What is being constructed in the figure?

• the perpendicular bisector of line m

• the line perpendicular to line m through a point on the line

• the line parallel to line m through a point NOT on the line

• an angle that has line m as its bisector

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

The drawing shows the arcs used to construct...what?

• a bisector of a given line

• a bisector of a given angle

• a perpendicular of a given line at a point on the line

• an angle congruent to a given angle

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

What is this?

• Compass
• Circle creator
• Pencil swingy-thing
• Arc maker

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

A construction is geometric drawing using a straightedge (ruler) and the tool in the picture. What is the tool in the picture called?

• Protractor
• Ruler
• Compass
• None of these

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

Name the construction.

• Angle bisector
• Di-sect an angle
• Copy an angle
• Vertical angles

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12