Perpendicular/Segment 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

Suppose we wish to construct a perpendicular bisector of line segment EF. We can correctly begin by placing the compass point on E and marking off the distance to which point?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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

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

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

• A
• B
• C
• D

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

What was duplicated?

• line
• line segment
• ray
• angle

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Which one is the correct construction for a perpendicular bisector?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

This construction forms a __________.

• Perpendicular Bisector
• Perpendicular Line
• A lowercase "t" flipped to the side
• Line Segment

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

What does the word BISECT mean?

• To cut something into more than five pieces.
• It is a plane with two sets of wings.
• A shape that has three sides. 
• To cut something into two congruent pieces or in half.

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CCSS.1.G.A.3