Which of the following demonstrates the correct first step in copying a segment?

a
Create another line that intersects the segment.

b
Draw a ray with one endpoint.

c
Place a point on a different segment.

d
Swing an arc that intersects the segment.

Question

Which of the following demonstrates the correct first step in copying a segment?

a
Create another line that intersects the segment.

b
Draw a ray with one endpoint.

c
Place a point on a different segment.

d
Swing an arc that intersects the segment.

kaleighh533 · Answer

@kyrin

SmokeyBrown · Answer

Please refer to the steps described in this article https://www.constructorasenqueretaro.com/construction/faq-which-step-in-the-construction-of-copying-a-line-segment.html#:~:text=What%20are%20the%20steps%20to%20copy%20a%20line,%20%20Step%203%20%20%20%20 I think this will allow you to find your answer :)

Kyrin · Answer

Well we know it has ray in it so what do you think the answer would be?

kaleighh533 · Answer

@smokeybrown wrote:

Please refer to the steps described in this article https://www.constructorasenqueretaro.com/construction/faq-which-step-in-the-construction-of-copying-a-line-segment.html#:~:text=What%20are%20the%20steps%20to%20copy%20a%20line,%20%20Step%203%20%20%20%20 I think this will allow you to find your answer :)

thank u

kaleighh533 · Answer

@kyrin wrote:

Well we know it has ray in it so what do you think the answer would be?

maybe b

Kyrin · Answer

yes

SmokeyBrown · Answer

I'm not sure if a ray is the thing we want to use for this one. Remember that a ray continues indefinitely in one direction, but a line segment does not continue forever in either direction--line segments have a fixed length in both directions.

So, while you *could* get a line segment by drawing a ray and then shortening it, this would not be the best method. It would be akin to Spongebob's method of drawing a circle by first drawing a face and then erasing all the details--kind of nonsensical =D