Question

Look at the figure. Which step should be taken next to construct a line parallel to <-AB->?

A. Without changing the compass setting from the previous step, place the compass on point P. Draw an arc similar to the one already drawn.


B. Place the compass on point C. Open the compass to point D. Draw a small arc through point D.


C. Place the compass on point A. Open the compass to point P. Move the compass to point P and draw an arc intersecting <-AP->.


D. Without changing the compass setting from the previous step, place the compass on point B. Draw an arc similar to the one already drawn.

Answer 1

Short answer A <<<=== answer.
That's the same thing as the long answer by the way. Make sure
the arc goes through AP at a point closest to A or heading towards A

Call this intersect point G
Take your compass and make the points go between C and D.

Using G as your center point mark off what you just measured with the arc you drew in Answer A of the question. Where they meet is H.

\Join P and H. You now have a parallel to AB.