Question

What are the two steps involved in copying a line segment given point C?

1) Draw an arc from point C where it crosses the line segment
2) Set the compass width to the desired length of the line segment
3) Place the compass point at point C and draw an arc
4) Set the compass width to the desired length of the line segment

Answer 1

To copy a line segment given point C, set the compass to the length of the original segment and draw an arc from C to mark the end of the new segment.

Step-by-step explanation:

To copy a line segment using a compass and straightedge, given point C, you need to follow these steps:

1. Set the compass width to the length of the line segment you wish to copy.
2. Place the compass point at point C and draw an arc. This arc will intersect the location where the new line segment will end.

Make sure the arc is fairly large so that it clearly marks the length of the new line segment from point C. You now have a copied line segment that is equal in length to the original.