Question

Step 1: From point C, draw an arc intersecting the line segment in points A and B.
Step 2: Draw two arcs from point A, one above and the other below the line segment.
Step 3: Using slightly more compass width, draw two arcs from point B, above and below the line segment.
Step 4: Label the point of intersection of the arcs above the line segment as D and below the line as E.
Step 5: Using a straightedge, join points D and E.

Part A: Which is the first incorrect step?
Part B: Using complete sentences, explain your answer for Part A.
Part C: Explain why a compass works for the construction done

Answer 1

I think these are the steps of constructing a perpendicular bisector.

Answer 2

thank u soooooo much

Answer 3

i haven't solved it yet???

Answer 4

u r going to do that to well thanks more then

Answer 5

step 3 is incorrect, we have use the same width from B to cut the arc drawn from A , if the width use is less or more it won't cut the arc