Question

Sam plans to construct a circle which passes through points X, Y, and Z.



He lists the steps to construct the circle in an incorrect order.

1. Label the point of intersection of the two perpendicular bisectors as the center C of the circle.
2. Place the compass on point C, and set the width equal to CY.
3. Construct the perpendicular bisector of ZY.
4. Construct the perpendicular bisector of XY.
5. Draw a circle which passes through the points X, Y, and Z.

Which option shows the correct order of steps to construct the circle?

Answer 1

3, 4, 5, 2, 1

5, 3, 4, 1, 2

4, 3, 1, 2, 5

2, 3, 5, 4, 1

Answer 2

@jim_thompson5910 3 more...only 3

Answer 3

C? right? makes most sense to me

Answer 4

for step 1, you need steps 2 and 3 to go first

otherwise, you don't have any perpendicular bisectors to rely on

Answer 5

notice in choice C, step 2 comes after step 1, so that rules out choice C

Answer 6

oh wait, it's 3 and 4

not 2 and 3

Answer 7

yeah you're correct, it's C

Answer 8

k thx