1: Construct a Congruent Segment
Construct a congruent segment
Given
Construct: A segment congruent to
General notes: If you can use the undo/redo arrows at the top right of the constructions window. If things get really messy and you need to start over, press your browser's refresh button.
Procedure:
1. Use the line tool to draw line CD some space below . They should not intersect.
2. Use the Point On Object tool to plot point E on line CD.
3. Use the compass tool. To set the radius as length AB:
Click point A.
Click point B.
4. Click point E (to center the compass at point E). Once anchored, select the circle and change its color to green.
5. Mark the compass's point of intersection with the Intersect tool. It will label this point F.
6. Use the segment tool to plot segment .
7. Select segment EF. Change its color to blue.
6. You have constructed . Use the measure distance tool to confirm that the segments are congruent.
Remember:
- Given info: red
- Arcs utilized in construction: green
- The final construction: blue