Constructing an Equilateral Triangle

Constructing an Equilateral Triangle

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of drawing an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle. It begins with drawing a vertical diameter, followed by setting a compass to the circle's radius to draw arcs that determine the triangle's vertices. Finally, the vertices are connected to complete the triangle. The video concludes with a call to action to like or subscribe.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in drawing an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle?

Draw a horizontal diameter

Draw a vertical diameter

Draw a tangent to the circle

Draw a square inside the circle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which point is identified as the first vertex of the equilateral triangle?

Point D

Point C

Point B

Point A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be the setting of the compass to draw the arcs?

Half the radius of the original circle

Radius of the original circle

Twice the radius of the original circle

Diameter of the original circle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should the compass be centered to draw the arcs?

Point C

Point B

Point P

Point A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the names of the two points where the arc intersects the circle?

Points C and D

Points A and P

Points B and C

Points A and B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in constructing the equilateral triangle?

Drawing a horizontal diameter

Erasing the construction lines

Drawing a second circle

Connecting the vertices