Question

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1a) this diagram is a straightedge and compass construction. ( c ) is the center of both circles.
select all statements that must be true by construction. (circle them)
a segments ( ac ) and ( ad ) have the same length.
b segments ( ab ) and ( cd ) have the same length.
c segments ( ac ) and ( bc ) have the same length.
d triangle ( bce ) is isosceles.
e triangle ( cde ) is isosceles.
1b) justify the answers you have chosen above. you must give reason(s) for each selection.

1. construct a perpendicular bisector through segment ( ab ). show constructions clearly. no credit given for estimated drawings. (note: point ( c ) is an arbitrary point for a question below)

a) construction
b) mark the resulting point of intersection with the letter ( d )
c) what is the relation of point ( d )? how do you know? justify using your construction
d) is point ( c ) closer to point ( a ), closer to point ( b ) or equidistant to them? justify using your construction
3a) construct the following polygon using the instructions below. be sure to label precisely

1. draw 2 points: ( a ) and ( b ).
2. draw a circle centered at ( a ) with radius ( ab ).
3. draw a circle centered at ( b ) with radius ( ab ).
4. label the intersection points of the circles ( c ) and ( d ).
5. draw segments ( ac ), ( bc ), ( ad ), and ( bd ).

3b) what polygon was created? how do you know?

Explanation:

Answer:

1a)
A. Segments AB and AD have the same length
C. Segments AC and CE have the same length
D. Triangle BCD is isosceles
2c) Point D is equidistant from A and B; it lies on the perpendicular bisector of AB, so it is equidistant from the segment's endpoints.
2d) Point D is equidistant to A and B; by construction, it is on the perpendicular bisector of AB.
3b) Rhombus ABCD; all sides (AB, AC, BC, AD, BD) are radii of congruent circles, so all sides are equal in length.