Question

What is the last step made in copying the length of a line segment AB onto another line?

A. Without changing the setting of the compass, place the compass point on one endpoint of the new line segment and swing it so that it intersects the second segment.
B. Use the compass to measure the length of the segment.
C. Find a line segment or create a line segment by using your straightedge.
D. Using your straightedge, construct a segment that is longer than the given segment.

Answer 1

D is going to be your answer

Answer 2

D

Explanation:

Step 1 You are given line segment AB to copy. Step 2 Draw a line segment that is longer than line segment AB. Label one of its endpoints C. Step 3 Open your compass so that the anchor is on one endpoint of line segment AB and the pencil point is on the other endpoint.