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Using a compass and ruler: # Label the ends of the line you wish to bisect as A and B. # Construct two circles centred at A and B, large enough that they almost reach the other point and have the same size. Label the points they intersect at as C and D. # Draw a straight line between C and D. The point it intersects the original line is the halfway point; any bisector must pass through that point.
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A first step in the construction of a perpendicular bisector is to draw a n?
Open the compass to a little more than half the distance between the two points. Draw arcs from above the line to below the line from each end. This will look a little bit like an American football. The line that goes through the pointed ends of the football is the perpendicular bisector.
What is the first step in constructing an angle bisector?
Oh, dude, constructing an angle bisector? That's like, super easy. So, the first step is to put your big boy pants on and grab your compass. Then, you just draw an arc from each side of the angle, and where they intersect is where the magic happens - that's your angle bisector. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
What is a method for constructing a regular quadrilateral?
Start with constructing a circle, then make a diameter from that circle. After you've done that, construct the perpendicular bisector of, the diameter, then draw the line in from the perpendicular bisector. After you've done that, connect the 4 points you have on the circle... then you're done. ^^ Hope this helps. :)
What is the difference between a perpendicular bisector and a angle bisector?
A perpendicular bisector is a line that divides a given line segment into halves, and is perpendicular to the line segment. An angle bisector is a line that bisects a given angle.
How is constructing a perpendicular bisector different to constructing an angle bisector?
A perpendicular bisector is a straight line that divides a side of a triangle in two and is at right angles to that side. An angle bisector is a straight line that divides an angle of a triangle in two.
