Question

what is the next step for the construction? a. step 1: select a point on line l and label it point a. draw in pa. b. step 2: put the point of the compass at a and make an arc. label the intersections b and c. c. step 3: without changing the compass setting, put the compass at point p and make an identical arc. label the intersection d. d. step 4: put the compass at point b and use it to measure the distance to c.

Explanation:

In geometric construction, after making an arc from point A and getting intersections B and C, the next logical step is to replicate the arc - like construction from another relevant point. Here, after Step 2, Step 3 is the next step.

Answer:

c. Step 3: Without changing the compass setting, put the compass at point P and make an identical arc. Label the intersection D.