Question

What is the first step to construct a line parallel to passing through an external point M, using only a compass and a straightedge?

Place the compass needle at any point on and set the compass width to M.

Place the compass needle at M and using sufficient compass width mark two arcs across .

Draw a line through M that intersects and mark the point of intersection.

Using a convenient compass width, mark two arcs through M centered at any point on .

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Draw a line from point M passing through AB←→, and mark the point of intersection.

Answer 4

k thanks @dakid88

Answer 5

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