CCSS IP Math III 5.1.1 Example 3

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Walch Education
Use the given line segment to construct a new line segment with length .
  1. Use your straightedge to draw a long ray. Label the endpoint .
  2. Put the sharp point of your compass on endpoint of the original segment. Open the compass until the pencil end touches .
  3. Without changing your compass setting, put the sharp point of your compass on and make a large arc that intersects your ray.
  4. Mark the point of intersection as point .
  5. Without changing your compass setting, put the sharp point of your compass on and make a large arc that intersects your ray.
  6. Mark the point of intersection as point . Do not erase any of your markings.
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