Question

The steps below describe the construction of a line AG which is parallel to segment PQ and passes through a point A outside of PQ:

Answer 1

In the next step the width of the compass is adjusted to DE. Which statement is true?

Point G is obtained by using the same compass width and drawing an arc from point E, intersecting the arc drawn from A.
Point G is obtained by using the same compass width and drawing an arc from point B, intersecting the arc drawn from A.
Point G is obtained by using the same compass width and drawing an arc from point D, intersecting the arc drawn from A.
Point G is obtained by using the same compass width and drawing an arc from point F, intersecting the arc drawn from A.

Answer 2

I think it's D

Answer 3

im gonna also tag @jim_thompson5910

Answer 4

Thank you for posting a new question here..


Let's see what we have here..

Answer 5

To sort through the clutter of the answer choices, it might be helpful to notice how each answer choice is basically this

`Point G is obtained by using the same compass width and drawing an arc from point____, intersecting the arc drawn from A`

where the letters E, B, D, or F will go in the blank

Answer 6

yeah i noticed hat. I think its D. i just feel better if i have other peoples confirmation if im wrong or not and why

Answer 7

that*

Answer 8

and for you to know the sequence of drawing this parallel line firstly (with its three possible methods)
http://www.mathopenref.com/constparallel.html

Answer 9

it's not clear what compass width they're talking about. Unfortunately this image sequence isn't enough to tell us. It would be nice if the teacher provided text as well.

Anyways, I think they're referring to the distance from D to E. If that width is placed at point F, then yes drawing an arc will cross the first arc to form point G

Then you connect a line through A and G. Line AG is going to be parallel to line PQ

The drawing at the bottom of that sequence isn't to scale. Point F should be much further up. Segment AF should be equal to segment BD

Answer 10

yes I agree. The answer is choice D

Answer 11

Thanks guys for the explanations. This is part of what i was thinking unfortunantly i can only medal one person ugh

Answer 12

wish i can medal both of yall

Answer 13

For @jim_thompson5910
He deserve it Definitely..

Answer 14

AND
Medals do not matter...What matters is that you get the idea satisfied and can do solve such this yourself.

Answer 15

ok i gave hmi but u also do deserve one next time i give to you when i have a question

Answer 16

Thank you.
What matters is that you got the idea, satisfied and persuaded...