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PLEASE HELP I AM STRUGGLING!

Maricela needs to write instructions for how to construct a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle. She begins by writing the following two steps:

Step 1: Start by drawing a cirlce using compass.
Step 2: Mark a point on the circle.

What is the best statement for Maricela to write for Step 3?

A. Using a straighedge, draw a segment that passes theough the marked point to the center of the circle.

B. Without changing the width of the compass, put the compass point ar the marked point, then draw and arc that intersects the circle in two places.

C. Using a straightedge, deaw a line segment from the center of the circle through the marked point, then extend the segment and label a point outside the circle.

D. Widen the radius of the compass to the width of the diameter, then place the compass point at the marked point and draw an arc that intersects the circle in one place.

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Answer: The answer is B, without changing the width of the compass, put the compass point at the marked point, then draw an arc that intersects the circle in two places.

Explanation:

This will mark spots all around the circle to form your hexagon

User Xaero Degreaz
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