Question

Kathy uses the following steps to construct a perpendicular line through a point C on a line segment.
Step 1: From point C, draw two arcs intersecting the line segment in points A and B.
Step 2: Using slightly more compass width draw two arcs from point A, one above and the other below the line segment.
Step 3: Using the same width of the compass, draw two arcs from point B, above and below the line segment.
Step 4: Label the point of intersection of the arcs above the line segment as F and below the line as E.
Step 5: Using a compass, join E and F.

Answer 1

Part A: Which is the first incorrect step?
Part B: Using complete sentences, explain your answer for Part A.
Part C: Explain why a compass works for the construction done by Kathy.

Answer 2

@mathslover

Answer 3

@Mertsj

Answer 4

Step 2 is the first incorrect step. Check instructions for constructing a perpendicular to a line through a point on the line.

Answer 5

@Mertsj thank you soooooooooooo much

Answer 6

yw

Answer 7

@Mertsj can you please explain how i can answer step 2 please?

Answer 8

You don't have to answer step 2. Step 2 is the incorrect step.

Answer 9

part B i mean sorry :p @Mertsj

Answer 10

@Mertsj please help me

Answer 11

How many arcs do you draw from Point A?

Answer 12

I don't understand...