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.

I need to find the first incorrect step. I think it's step 5, but I'm not sure. Help?

Question

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.

I need to find the first incorrect step. I think it's step 5, but I'm not sure. Help?

jdoe0001 · Answer

what is that supposed to construct?

anonymous · Answer

A perpendicular line through point C.

jdoe0001 · Answer

http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/construct-perponline.html <-- click on Play

anonymous · Answer

Alright, I think I sort of get it now. Is the incorrect step 2?

jdoe0001 · Answer

I see nothing wrong in all steps, short that, step 3 is unnecessary

anonymous · Answer

Okay. Thanks for the help!

jdoe0001 · Answer

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