Construction: Bisect a line segment
- Author:
- Mandy Williams
- Topic:
- Line Segment
Construction: Bisect a line segment.
1. Select compass tool.
2. Click on point A then point B to set compass width, then click on A again to set compass in place.
3. Click on point A then point B again, then click on point B to set compass in place. Both compasses should intersect above and below the line segment.
4. Choose the point icon to mark the points where the compasses intersect. Label points C and D.
5. Draw a line segment between C and D.
6. Mark the midpoint of AB with point E.