Question

What are the steps for using a compass and straightedge to construct an equilateral triangle?

Drag the steps and drop them in order from start to finish.

Construct a point at one of the two intersection points of circle E and circle F and label this point G

.Construct ​ EG¯¯¯¯¯ ​ and ​ FG¯¯¯¯¯​ .

Construct ​ EF¯¯¯¯¯​

.Construct a circle with point E as the center and a circle with point F as the center with each circle having radius EF .

Answer 1

1. Construct ​ EF¯¯¯¯¯​

2. Construct a circle with point E as the center and a circle with point F as the center with each circle having radius EF

3. Construct a point at one of the two intersection points of circle E and circle F and label this point G

4. Construct ​ EG¯¯¯¯¯ ​ and ​ FG¯¯¯¯¯​

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The steps for using a compass and straightedge to construct an equilateral triangle are as follows:

1. Construct a circle with point E as the center and a circle with point F as the center with each circle having radius EF

2. Construct line ​ EF

3. Construct a point at one of the two intersection points of circle E and circle F and label this point G

4. Construct line​ EG and line​ FG.