1: Construct a Congruent Segment
Construct a congruent segment
Given
Construct: A segment congruent to
General notes: If you can use the undo/redo arrows at the top right of the constructions window. If things get really messy and you need to start over, press your browser's refresh button.
Procedure:
1. Use the line tool to draw line CD some space below . They should not intersect.
2. Use the Point On Object tool to plot point E on line CD.
3. Use the compass tool. To set the radius as length AB:
click point A.
Click point B.
4. Click point E (to center the compass at point E).
5. Mark the compass's point of intersection with the Intersect tool. It will label this point F.
6. You have constructed .
Remember:
- Given info: red
- Arcs utilized in construction: green
- The final construction: blue