Question

HALP!
What is the first step in the construction of an angle bisector using only a compass and straightedge?

Answer 1

Place the compass needle on one of the legs of the angle and draw an arc intersecting the other leg.
Mark a point outside the angle and draw an arc centered at the point, intersecting the vertex of the angle.
Mark a point outside the angle and draw a ray in any direction from the point.
Place the compass needle on the vertex of the angle and draw an arc across both legs of the angle.
Mark a point in the angle's interior and draw an arc centered at the point, intersecting both the legs of the angle.