Question

Line m and point P are shown below. Part A: Using a compass and straightedge, construct line n parallel to line m and passing through point P. Leave all construction marks. Part B: Explain the process that you used to construct line n.

Answer 1

The steps to construct a a line parallel to another line from a point includes

1) From the given line draw a transversal through the point

2) With the compass, copy the angle formed between the transversal and the given line to the point P

3) Draw a line through the intersection of the arcs of the angle construction to get the parallel line through the point P

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