When constructing perpendicular lines with a compass and straightedge, how should you start the construction?

Open the compass and mark two points of intersection between arcs from the given line.

Use a straightedge to find the length of the given line and then make an arc above it.

Open the compass to the width of the original line to measure it.

Use a straightedge to create two arcs above and below the original line.

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When constructing perpendicular lines with a compass and straightedge, how should you start the construction?

 Open the compass and mark two points of intersection between arcs from the given line.

 Use a straightedge to find the length of the given line and then make an arc above it.

 Open the compass to the width of the original line to measure it.

 Use a straightedge to create two arcs above and below the original line.

anonymous · Answer

the answer is A