6: Construct the Perpendicular Line Through a Point not on the Given Line
Construct a Perpendicular Line Through a Point on the Line
Given
Construct: The line perpendicular to through point C
Procedure:
1. Open your textbook to page 381. Follow the directions for construction 6. Your points will be named differently than in the textbook.
Alternatively:
1. Make a circle centered at point C that is large enough to intersect line AC twice.
2. Mark both points of intersection (perhaps as D and E)
3. Construct the midpoint of segment DE.
4. Construct the perpendicular bisector of DE.
Remember:
- Given info: red
- Arcs utilized in construction: green
- The final construction: blue