Question

describe the process you would use to create the perpendicular bisector to a segment ab using only an unmarked straightedge and an unmarked compass

Answer 1

To draw a perpendicular bisector to a segment AB using only an unmarked straight edge and an unmarked compass, we follow these steps;

Step 1: Place the compass’s tip on the point A and draw a small arc above the line AB approximately in the middle.

Step 2: Now place the compass’s tip on the point B and draw another arc crossing the first arc.

Step 3: Without making any change to the compass, keeping the compass on point A, draw a small arc below the line AB approximately in the middle.

Step 4: Now place the compass’s tip on the point B and draw another arc (below the line AB) crossing the first arc.

Step 5: Join the lines where the arcs are crossing each other on both the sides.

Answer 2

Answer:

First, I would place the compass's on the point A and then draw a small arc above the line ABright in the middle.  Next, I would place the tip of the compass on point B and draw another arc overlapping the first arc. Then, without changing the compass, put it back on point A, draw a small arc below the AB line right in the middle.  

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