steps to construct a perpendicular line through a point C on a line segment:

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.

Part A: Which is the first incorrect step?

Question

steps to construct a perpendicular line through a point C on a line segment:

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.

Part A: Which is the first incorrect step?

anonymous · Answer

@Nurali

anonymous · Answer

@ganeshie8

anonymous · Answer

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

loser66 · Answer

to me, all steps are correct, but the first step should add " From point , draw 2 arcs with the same width....."

anonymous · Answer

I'm not sure what to say @Loser66

loser66 · Answer

If I were you, I would say : the first step is incorrect, it should be " from point C, draw 2 arcs with the same width intersecting the line segment at A and B"