An architect plans to draw a rectangular patio with segment LM representing one side of the rectangle. He wants to construct a line passing through Q and parallel to side LM. He uses a straightedge and compass to complete some steps of the construction as shown.

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An architect plans to draw a rectangular patio with segment LM representing one side of the rectangle. He wants to construct a line passing through Q and parallel to side LM. He uses a straightedge and compass to complete some steps of the construction as shown.

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Which of these is likely to be his next step in constructing the parallel line?

anonymous · Answer

A.  Without changing the width of the compass, place the compass at Q and draw an arc similar to the one drawn.

 B. the compass at N and adjust the width to the widest point on arc PS.

C.  Without changing the width of the compass, place the compass at S or P and draw an arc similar to the one drawn.

 D. Place the compass at N and adjust the width to a length that is greater than the length of segment NS.

anonymous · Answer

C

jdoe0001 · Answer

http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/construct-perpnotline.html click on play button

jdoe0001 · Answer

ahmm, .. wrong animation => http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/construct-paranotline.html