Constructions

Table of Contents

• Introduction to the Tools

  • The Tools

• Line Segment Constructions

  • Copy a Line Segment
  • Add and Subtract Line Segments
  • Create a Perpendicular Bisector/Bisect a Line Segment
  • Create a Perpendicular Line Through a Point on the Line
  • Create a Perpendicular Line Through a Point NOT on the Line
  • Create a Parallel Line Through a Point
  • Create a Square from One Side

• Angle Constructions

  • Copy an Angle
  • Add Angles
  • Subtract Angles
  • Create a Parallel Line Using Congruent Angles
  • Bisect an Angle
  • Create a 45 Degree Angle
  • Create a 60 Degree Angle
  • Create a 30 Degree Angle

• Triangle Constructions

  • Copy a Triangle
  • Create an Equilateral Triangle
  • Create an Isosceles Triangle
  • Inscribe a Circle Inside of a Triangle
  • Circumscribe a Circle About a Triangle

• Circle Constructions

  • Find the Center of a Circle Using Two Chords
  • Create a Circle Touching Three Given Points
  • Create a Tangent to a Circle Through a Given Point on the Circle
  • Create a Tangent to a Circle Through a Given Point Outside the Circle
  • Create a Square Inscribed in a Circle
  • Create a Hexagon Inscribed in a Circle
  • Create an Octagon Inscribed in a Circle
  • EXTRA CREDIT: Create a Dodecagon Inscribed in a Circle