The figure shows a step Alan took to draw a line segment parallel to line segment XY at R.

Alan plans to perform these steps next.

Step 1. Adjust the width of the compass to JR
Step 2. Place the compass on R
Step 3. Draw arc LM with L beyond R on line JR
Step 4. Adjust the width of the compass to ST
Step 5. Draw an arc from L to intersect LM

Which is the first incorrect step?

Question

The figure shows a step Alan took to draw a line segment parallel to line segment XY at R.
 


Alan plans to perform these steps next.

Step 1. Adjust the width of the compass to JR
Step 2. Place the compass on R
Step 3. Draw arc LM with L beyond R on line JR
Step 4. Adjust the width of the compass to ST
Step 5. Draw an arc from L to intersect LM 

Which is the first incorrect step?

dariyana · Answer

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ganeshie8 · Answer

Step 1. Adjust the width of the compass to JR

dariyana · Answer

ok thank you babe i have another one

ganeshie8 · Answer

to construct || el line through R, you must begin with setting the arc length less than JR

ganeshie8 · Answer

when u have time, go thru this : http://www.mathopenref.com/constparallel.html

ganeshie8 · Answer

:)

dariyana · Answer

ok