Question

construct vw so that vw = 2ab. assume the segment ab has already been constructed. what is the first step to construct the segment vw? a. plot two points a and b (one an endpoint) and draw a ray through them. b. draw a ray and label the endpoint a or b. c. draw a ray and label the endpoint v or w. d. plot two points v and w (one an endpoint) and draw a ray through them. what is the second step in the construction? a. place the compass at point a (or b) and draw an arc through b (or a). b. place the compass at point v (or w) and draw an arc through w (or v). c. open the compass to the length of vw. d. open the compass to the length of ab.

Explanation:

Step1: Start with a ray

To construct a new line - segment $\overline{VW}$, we first need a starting - point. We draw a ray and label its endpoint as either $V$ or $W$. This is the first step in constructing the segment $\overline{VW}$.

Step2: Set compass to length of $\overline{AB}$

Since we want $\overline{VW}=2\overline{AB}$, we first need to measure the length of $\overline{AB}$. So, we open the compass to the length of $\overline{AB}$.

Answer:

First step: C. Draw a ray and label the endpoint V or W.
Second step: D. Open the compass to the length of $\overline{AB}$.