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Given a line segment AB and a point C to the right of the segment, create a circle centered at C with a radius equal to the length of AB. Mark a point on the circle as D and draw line CD, labeling its other intersection with the circle as point E.

a. Constructed as instructed
b. Incorrectly constructed
c. Unable to determine
d. None of the above

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Final answer:

The correct answer is a. Constructed as instructed.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is a. Constructed as instructed.

When a circle with a radius equal to the length of line segment AB is centered at point C, the point D on the circle and the intersection point E of line CD with the circle can be correctly constructed. This construction satisfies the given conditions and follows the instructions.

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