Question

The figure shows some of the steps Matt took to draw a line segment parallel to line segment XY at R.

Matt plans to perform these steps next.

Step 1. Keep the width of the compass the same
Step 2. Place the compass at any point on arc LM
Step 3. Draw an arc to intersect arc LM
Step 4. Use a straightedge to draw a line segment from R to the point of intersection of the two arcs

Which is the first incorrect step?

Step 2

Step 1

Step 4

Step 3