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Which tools were used by ancient mathematicians to make geometric constructions?

compasses and straightedges

protractors and metric rulers

compasses and protractors

protractors and straightedges

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Answer:

Compasses and straightedges.

Explanation:

  • The tool used by the ancient "Greek" mathematician to make geometric construction was the compasses and straightedges.
  • The compasses and straightedges can be used to combine to transfer the segment of the given length onto a line.
  • This can be done by only the following two steps:
  1. Put point A and open it, till mark is visible on point B.
  2. Liftoff and put the point on C and mark it on point D till its visible.
  • The compasses and straightedges are used to trace the part of the triangle.

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The tools that were used by ancient mathematicians to make geometric constructions are compasses and straightedges. A compass is a drawing instrument used to draw circles and arcs. The straightedges on the other hand is a tool to check on the accuracy of a straight line.

The answer is first choice.
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