Constructing Perpendicular Lines
Constructing a Perpendicular Line to a Given Line and a Given Point Not on the Line
1. Place a point (D) below both C and segment AB.
2. Using the length from C to D, construct a circle with the center at point C.
3. Use the intersection tool to label the intersections (E & F) of the circle with segment AB.
4. Now draw 2 more circles using the same length from C to D. Center one circle at E and the other at F.
5. Draw the perpendicular line through C and the intersection of circles E and F.
Constructing a Perpendicular Line to a Given Line and a Given Point Not on the Line
Your Turn:
Now it is your turn. Complete each construction below.