Bisecting a Line
Objective: Divide a line segment AB into two congruent segments.
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1.- Label
the line segment (AB).
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2.- Place the tip of the compass at point
A and use any convenient radius to draw arcs above an below segment AB. - The radius ( the opening of the compass ) should be more than one half the distance A-B.
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3.- Place the tip of the compass at
point B and use the same radius (see last step) to draw arcs above and below segment AB. - Label the intersection of the segments (C and D).
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4.- Draw a line passing through
points
C and D. |