Question

The following sentence shows one of the steps to construct a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle. "Make a point A anywhere in the circumference for the first vertex. Place the compass on point A and draw an arc to create the next vertex of the hexagon." Which of the following statements should be added to make this step correct? The width of the compass needs to be set to equal the diameter of the circle. The width of the compass needs to be set to equal the radius of the circle. The width of the compass needs to be set to equal half the radius of the circle.

Answer 1

I believe it's half the radius of the circle because the side would equal the radius and the compass is in the middle of the side, right?

Answer 2

Answer: half the radius of the circle

Step-by-step explanation: this statement says it all ;)

"Make a point A anywhere in the circumference for the first vertex. Place the compass on point A and draw an arc to create the next vertex of the hexagon."