my geometry book says: Construct a square with sides of length MN. How do I do it? Do I use my compass?

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my geometry book says: Construct a square with sides of length MN. How do I do it? Do I use my compass?

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

is it that easy?

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I believe so...

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start with the solid line, draw the circle and the dashed line
then you have a straight line with length 2MN. Find the perpendicular bisector.

anonymous · Answer

Okay NM that guy knows what hes doing!

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continue the perpendicular bisector out to the edge of the first circle you drew so it has a length of MN