Question

Jan is constructing an inscribed regular hexagon for the circle shown. Point A will be one vertex of the hexagon. What step should be completed next?

Answer 1

D) set the width of the compass to equal AP

Explanation:

• Regular hexagon has a property that its side is equal to radius.
• The step which should be taken is to set the length of compass equal to radius which is the distance AP.

Correct answer option is D)

Answer options:

• A) draw a ray from point P through A
• B) construct a diameter of the circle
• C) place a second point on the circle
• D) set the width of the compass to equal AP