Question

Which of the following steps is included in the construction of a parallel line to a given line?

A. Connect the two parallel lines with a compass.

B. Create a copied angle by using the first two lines as the original angle.

C. Connect two sets of arcs with a straightedge.

D. Create arcs on either side of a point that is on the given line.

Answer 1

When you do this, you have quite a few steps. Draw a line with you straight edge and put one point on the line and label it 1. Connect point 1 and 2 with a straight edge.Draw an arch at point 1.Copy that arch at point 2.Measure the arch at point 1 with your compass.Then make an arch the distance of point 1's arch at point 2.

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