Given that the images represent 4 steps in the construction of a line segment congruent to a given line segment, which is step 3

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Anastaziya [24]

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Given that the images represent 4 steps in the construction of a line segment congruent to a given line segment, which is step 3

in the construction?

Mathematics

1 answer:

Evgen [1.6K] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-08T19:47:13+03:00

Answer:

Adjust the compasses' width to the point Q. The compasses' width is now equal to the length of the line segment PQ.

Step-by-step explanation:

Start with a line segment PQ that we will copy. Mark a point R that will be one endpoint of the new line segment. Set the compasses' point on the point P of the line segment to be copied. Adjust the compasses' width to the point Q. The compasses' width is now equal to the length of the line segment PQ.