Question

After placing the compass' point on one end of the line segment and striking an arc above and below that segment, what is the next step in constructing a perpendicular bisector?
A) Draw an arc above and below the line.
B) Draw an arc on both ends of the line segment.
C) Place the compass' point on the other end of the segment.
D) Set the compass' width to approximately 1/2 the length of the segment.

Answer 1

D. Set the compass' width to approximately $\frac{2}{3}$ the length of the segment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The compass must be extended before continuing with the next step.

Answer 2

Ill say, C) Place the compass' point on the other end of the segment.