1. When drawing a line segment XYcongruent to the given segment AB using a straightedge and a compass, the compass should be used to a. Draw an arc above point A b. Measure the length of AB. c. Draw an arc between point A and Point B d. Measure half the length of the segment AB. 2. What geometric construction is shown in the diagram? a. An angle bisector b. An angle congruent to a given angle c. A line parallel to a given line d. A midpoint and perpendicular bisector of a segment 3. Which diagram shows the appropriate geometric construction using a compass and a straightedge to bisect an angle? а. с. b. d.

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1. When drawing a line segment XYcongruent to the given segment AB using a
straightedge and a compass, the compass should be used to
a. Draw an arc above point A
b. Measure the length of AB.
c. Draw an arc between point A and Point B
d. Measure half the length of the segment AB.
2. What geometric construction is shown in the diagram?
a. An angle bisector
b. An angle congruent to a given angle
c. A line parallel to a given line
d. A midpoint and perpendicular bisector of a segment
3. Which diagram shows the appropriate geometric construction using a compass
and a straightedge to bisect an angle?
а.
с.
b.
d.
ports
Transcribed Image Text:1. When drawing a line segment XYcongruent to the given segment AB using a straightedge and a compass, the compass should be used to a. Draw an arc above point A b. Measure the length of AB. c. Draw an arc between point A and Point B d. Measure half the length of the segment AB. 2. What geometric construction is shown in the diagram? a. An angle bisector b. An angle congruent to a given angle c. A line parallel to a given line d. A midpoint and perpendicular bisector of a segment 3. Which diagram shows the appropriate geometric construction using a compass and a straightedge to bisect an angle? а. с. b. d. ports
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