Question

Jada wanted to construct a line perpendicular to line L through point C. The diagram shows her construction. What was her mistake?

Answer 1

Perpendicular lines are 90 degrees on their central angle.

Explanation:

1. Draw the line L with a meter-rule and a pencil.

2. extend the hand of the protractor beyond the radius of the line and bisect the line L, by placing the protractor pin on both ends of the line and marking up and down.

3. Join the points where the markings meet drawing a line through C which is the center of the line L.