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What is the first step when inscribing a square, equilateral triangle, or hexagon in a circle?

Connect the endpoints of the diameters to form a square.

Draw an arc that intersects the circle at two points.

Draw a circle around a diameter.

Connect all six points on the circle.

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Answer:

C. Draw a circle around a diameter.

Explanation:

The first step when inscribing a square, equilateral triangle, or hexagon in a circle - Draw a circle around a diameter.

Depending on various constructions, Step 2 here will be - Draw an arc that intersects the circle at two points.

Next will be - Connect the endpoints of the diameters to form a square or Connect all six points on the circle.

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The first step when inscribing a square, equilateral triangle, or hexagon in a circle is:

Draw a circle around a diameter.

The diameter is the line found in the center of the circle. So, the diameter is the line found between two equal semi-circle.
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