When constructing perpendicular lines with a compass and straightedge, how should you start the construction?
A. Open the compass and mark two points of intersection between arcs from the given line.
B. Use a straightedge to find the length of the given line and then make an arc above it.
C. Open the compass to the width of the original line to measure it.
D. Use a straightedge to create two arcs above and below the original line.

Question

When constructing perpendicular lines with a compass and straightedge, how should you start the construction?
A. Open the compass and mark two points of intersection between arcs from the given line.
B. Use a straightedge to find the length of the given line and then make an arc above it.
C. Open the compass to the width of the original line to measure it.
D. Use a straightedge to create two arcs above and below the original line.

davejavous · Answer

Have you done an example in class at all? Can you remember what your drawing would look like after you've constructed the perpendicular line?