Question

please help! 45-45-90 triangle constructions

Answer 1

i need help with number 1 and number 4

Answer 2

@mathmate

Answer 3

Number 1

First construct a line perpendicular to A
can you do that?

Answer 4

I'm assuming you have only compass and ruler , right?

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

@welshfella

Answer 7

It'll be better if you provide me the original question and not the directions...

Answer 8

OK so first draw this line at A

Answer 9

place compass point at X and Y (X and Y) are equidistant from A . Then draw arcs as shown Then draw a line through intersection of the arcs