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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When constructing an inscribed polygon with a compass and straightedge, how should you start the construction?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Use a protractor to measure the original circle into four equal parts. Use a ruler to find the length of the diameter and then make an arc above it. Open the compass to the width of the circle and use that as a guide. Place a point on your paper and then use a compass to construct a circle.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

need help please @ganeshie8 @hugsnkisses @yayanieves @MACH1303 @wolfe8 @jagr2713 @Abmon98

jagr2713 (jagr2713):

i think its A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think it might be C

jagr2713 (jagr2713):

because a polygon is a regular polygon with four equal sides

jagr2713 (jagr2713):

I think its A http://www.mathopenref.com/constinpentagon.html

jagr2713 (jagr2713):

Oh we are both wrong i think

jagr2713 (jagr2713):

C is wrong b/c u do want to start by creating a circle if u want to inscribe the polygon in it, So D

jagr2713 (jagr2713):

A&B is wrong because no one really uses protractors and rulers in this construction

jagr2713 (jagr2713):

@EmmaDrew94 you get it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

r u sure its D? @jagr2713

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think it is also d

jagr2713 (jagr2713):

Yep

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