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What are the steps for constructing a copy of an angle using only a compass and a straightedge?

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Step 1: Mark the point that will be the vertex of the new angle, and label it P.

Step 2: Draw a ray from P in any direction, with any length. This ray will be one of the sides of the new angle.

Step 3: Place the compass point on the vertex of the original angle, and adjust the compass width to a convenient size.

Step 4: Use the compass to draw an arc intersecting both rays of the original angle at two points, J and K.

Step 5: Move the compass (without changing the width) to point P, and make an arc intersecting the existing ray of the angle. Mark the intersection point, and label it M.

Step 6: Set the compass point on the original angle at point J, and set its width to the length of line segment JK.

Step 7: Move the compass point to M on the new angle, and draw an arc cutting the previous arc. Mark the intersection point and label it L.

Step 8: Draw a ray from point P through point L. The new angle is a copy of the original angle.

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Answer:circle

Step-by-step explanation:get the Compass makes one circle after of centre of circle os one point the circunferĂȘncia atĂ© some points choice tel points and makes two rects.

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