Question

Some steps to construct an angle MNT congruent to angle PQR are listed below. Step 3 is not listed:

Step 1: Draw a segment NT.
Step 2: Use a compass to draw an arc from point Q which intersects the side PQ of angle PQR at point A and the side QR at point B.
Step 3:

Answer 1

Step 3:
Step 4: Adjust the width of the compass to AB and draw an arc from point X such that it intersects the arc drawn from N in a point Y.
Step 5: Join points N and Y using a straightedge.

Which statement describes step 3 correctly?

Use the same width of the compass to draw an arc from point T, which intersects the segment NT at a point X.
Use the same width of the compass to draw an arc from point N, which intersects the segment NT at a point X.
Use the same width of the compass to draw an arc from point A, which intersects the segment NT at a point X.
Use the same width of the compass to draw an arc from point B, which intersects the segment NT at a point X.

Answer 2

@satellite73 @SolomonZelman @sleepyjess

Answer 3

@mathmale

Answer 4

@TheSmartOne can you help me?

Answer 5

@jabez177 @Jaynator495 @just_one_last_goodbye @zepdrix

Answer 6

Dear Random-Cool-Kid,
I'd be glad to help, but would be much happier about doing so if you'd please do some work of your own before asking for help. Have you tried drawing the situation described? Have you thought about how you might answer any of the questions?

Answer 7

draw it?

Answer 8

I wouldn't know how or what to draw thats why im asking...

Answer 9

yes, draw it. In other words, draw the congruent angles mentioned at the beginning of your post.

Answer 10

You've drawn angles before, and you know what congruent means, right?

Answer 11

yes

Answer 12

Good. Put those skills to good use. Label everything!

Answer 13

ahhh..

Answer 14

i got A as label... am i correct?

Answer 15

@mathmale

Answer 16

is this correct @Directrix

Answer 17

>>Step 2: Use a compass to draw an arc from point Q which intersects the side PQ of angle PQR at point A and the side QR at point B.

Look at step 2.

Step 3 will involve using the same width of the compass and swinging that arc from point what on one side of what will become the copied angle?

@some.random.cool.kid

Answer 18

>> Use the same width of the compass to draw an arc from point T, which intersects the segment NT at a point X.

This is incorrect. Point X is not the vertex of the "new" angle.

Answer 19

but x is for all of them

Answer 20

What is the vertex of this angle? angle MNT

Answer 21

"Use the same width of the compass to draw an arc from point T, which intersects the segment NT at a point X.
Use the same width of the compass to draw an arc from point N, which intersects the segment NT at a point X.
Use the same width of the compass to draw an arc from point A, which intersects the segment NT at a point X.
Use the same width of the compass to draw an arc from point B, which intersects the segment NT at a point X."

see in each one theres an X, so is there something wrong tih the problem in itself?

Answer 22

We are not looking at X. At least, I am not.

Look at these:

to draw an arc from point T

to draw an arc from point N,

to draw an arc from point A

to draw an arc from point B,

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If you would answer this question I asked earlier, we could finish up here.

**What is the vertex of this angle? angle MNT **

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How to copy angle explanation here:

http://images.slideplayer.com/15/4540885/slides/slide_32.jpg

Answer 23

k ty.

Answer 24

Which answer option did you choose?

If you do not know about the vertex of an angle, read this:

http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/math/geometry/gp5/langles.htm