2. Using a straightedge and compass, construct the perpendicular bisector of FG? PLEASE HELP
2 Answers
Dec 29, 2017
Read my explanation below:
My drawings are NOT drawn to be accurate!
Also, I created these photos in Paint.
Explanation:
First, draw a circle with its center as point F. The radius of the circle is the length of the segment FG.
Now, draw a circle with its center as point G. The radius of the circle is the length of the segment FG.
Now, there will be two spots where the two circles F and G intersect. Connect these points with a straight edge.
Now you have the perpendicular bisector!
Dec 30, 2017
Steps
- The line segment
FGFG is drawn by a straightedge. We are to draw perpendicular bisector ofFGFG . - The compass is so adjusted that it can be used to draw arc of radius greater than the half of the length of
FGFG - Now centering both F and G two arcs each on both sides of
FGFG are drawn using compass. - Let these four arcs intersect in pairs in two sides of
FGFG atA and BAandB Aand BAandB are joined using sraight edge. The lineABAB intersectsFGFG at C. This lineACBACB is the perpendicular bisector ofFGFG at point C- The figure will appear as shown below.