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Is it possible to contruct a equilateral triangle with a straightedge and a compass?
Yes definitely. Draw a line. Set the compass to the length of that line. Place the point of the compass on one end of the line and prescribe an arc. Place the compass on the other end of the line and prescribe a second arc which intersects the first arc. Where they meet, draw lines to each end of the first line and you will have an equilateral triangle.
When Trisecting a line segment requires a ruler and a compass since a straight edge and compass will not be sufficient?
False
How do you construct 54 degree angle with compass?
To construct a 54-degree angle with a compass, start by drawing a straight line using a ruler. Place the compass on one endpoint of the line and draw an arc that intersects the line. Without changing the compass width, place the compass on the intersection point and draw another arc. Where the two arcs intersect is a point that, when connected to the endpoint of the line, forms a 54-degree angle.
How do you use a ruler and compass to construct an equilateral triangle with sides of lingth 6 cm?
Draw a straight line 6cm long. Put the compass point at one end of the line and extend the compass to the other end of the line. Draw an arc of this radius from each end of the line, Join the point where the arcs intersect to each end of the the line and ypu have your equilateral triangle.
What is the French name for compass?
a compass is called "une boussole" (fem.) in French.
