Question

1. following the steps below, what is the next step in constructing a line perpendicular to a segment? 1. start with a line and point k on that line. 2. set the compasss width to a medium setting. the actual width does not matter. 3. without changing the compasss width, mark a short arc on the line at each side of the point k, forming the points p and q. these two points are the same distance from k because you did not change the width of the compass. 4. ? increase the compass to almost double the width (the exact setting is not important). using the straight edge, draw a line from k to where the arcs cross. from p, mark off a short arc above k. without changing the compasss width, repeat from the point q so that the two arcs cross each other, creating the point r.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall construction steps

We are constructing a perpendicular line. After creating two intersection points (P and Q) with arcs, the next step is to connect the original point (K) to the intersection of the arcs.

Step2: Identify the next action

The action is to use a straight - edge to draw a line from K to the intersection of the arcs to complete the perpendicular line construction.

Answer:

Using the straight - edge, draw a line from K to where the arcs cross.