The figure shows some of the steps Sue took to draw a line segment parallel to line segment XY at R.
PIC http://oi50.tinypic.com/160bx39.jpg

Sue plans to perform these steps next.

Step 1. Keep the width of the compass the same
Step 2. Place the compass at point L
Step 3. Draw an arc to intersect arc LM
Step 4. Use a compass 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 3

Step 4

Question

The figure shows some of the steps Sue took to draw a line segment parallel to line segment XY at R.
PIC http://oi50.tinypic.com/160bx39.jpg

Sue plans to perform these steps next.
 
Step 1. Keep the width of the compass the same
Step 2. Place the compass at point L
Step 3. Draw an arc to intersect arc LM
Step 4. Use a compass 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 3

 Step 4

anonymous · Answer

I have no idea >.< I studied this 3 years ago

anonymous · Answer

step 3 is incorrect because you are suppose to place the compass on point M as well then make an arc

anonymous · Answer

Thanx dezzy,But is step 3 the first one incorrect?

anonymous · Answer

yes