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Some steps to construct an angle MNT congruent to angle PQR are listed below. Step 3 is not listed:

Step 1: Use a compass to draw an arc from point Q which intersects the side PQ at point A and the side QR at point B.
Step 2: Draw a segment NT and use the same width of the compass to draw an arc from point N which intersects the segment NT at a point X.
Step 3:
Step 4: Join points N and Y using a straightedge.

Which statement describes step 3 correctly?

A. Maintaining the same width of the compass as BQ, draw an arc from point X such that it intersects the arc drawn from N in a point Y.

B. Use the same width of the compass as the width of NX, and draw an arc from point X such that it intersects the arc drawn from N in a point Y.

C. Use the same width of the compass as AQ, and draw an arc from point X which intersects the arc drawn from N in a point Y.

D. Maintaining the same width of the compass as AB, draw an arc from point X such that it intersects the arc drawn from N in a point Y.

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Answer: D: Maintaining the same width of the compass as AB, draw an arc from point X such that it intersects the arc drawn from N in a point Y

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Answer: D. Maintaining the same width of the compass as AB, draw an arc from point X such that it intersects the arc drawn from N in a point Y.

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