Question

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Jason uses the following steps to construct a perpendicular line through a point C on a line segment.

Step 1: From point C, draw an arc intersecting the line segment in points A and B.
Step 2: Draw two arcs from point A, one above and the other below the line segment.
Step 3: Using slightly more compass width, 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 D and below the line as E.
Step 5: Using a straightedge, join points D and E.

Part A: Which is the first incorrect ste

Answer 1

@dan815 @Ashleyisakitty @AravindG
can one of you please help me on this

Answer 2

Step 3: Using slightly more compass width, draw two arcs from point B, above and below the line segment.

The width should be same as before(ie that of A)

Answer 3

Part B: Using complete sentences, explain your answer for Part A.
Part C: Explain why a compass works for the construction done by Jason.

Answer 4

@AravindG i forgot this part

Answer 5

A perpendicular bisector is equidistant from the two point. If you change the arc length then equidistant property will not hold.

Answer 6

is that for both part B and C

Answer 7

@AravindG

Answer 8

part B

Answer 9

ok thank you soo much

Answer 10

could you possibly help with part c

Answer 11

compass keeps the distance same

Answer 12

ok thank soo very much

Answer 13

yw :)