Betty has to construct a triangle DEF congruent to triangle ABC. Triangle ABC and Betty's construction so far is shown below.
http://learn.flvs.net/webdav/assessment_images/educator_geometry_v14/pool_Geom_3641_0300_Subtest_03_09/image0024e1c823f.jpg

Which step should Betty do next?

Use a straightedge to draw an arc at point D.

Use a ruler to measure the length of side CB.

Use a ruler to measure the length of side AB.

Use a straightedge to join point D and point F.

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Betty has to construct a triangle DEF congruent to triangle ABC. Triangle ABC and Betty's construction so far is shown below.
http://learn.flvs.net/webdav/assessment_images/educator_geometry_v14/pool_Geom_3641_0300_Subtest_03_09/image0024e1c823f.jpg

Which step should Betty do next?

Use a straightedge to draw an arc at point D.

Use a ruler to measure the length of side CB.

Use a ruler to measure the length of side AB.

Use a straightedge to join point D and point F.

anonymous · Answer

I think it's A?

apoorvk · Answer

We join D and F actually, so that the line segment DF congruent to AC can be formed.

anonymous · Answer

Oh..that makes sense. Thanks apoor

apoorvk · Answer

anytime, guess what the steps are next?

anonymous · Answer

We form the angle?

apoorvk · Answer

umm not really, we use the compass and draw an arc of radius AB from point D.|dw:1341247180647:dw|