Question

here is ∠abc. what is the first step to help you construct the angle bisector of ∠abc? place the compass point on point b and draw an arc that intersects both rays. label the intersection points as d and e. use your straightedge to draw a ray that starts at point b and goes through point f. without changing the compass width, place the compass point on point e and draw an arc in the interior of angle b so that it intersects the other arc drawn in the interior from point d. label the intersection as point f. place the compass on point d and draw an arc in the interior of angle b.

Explanation:

To construct an angle - bisector, the first step is to create equal - length segments on the two rays of the angle. Placing the compass at the vertex (point B) and drawing an arc that intersects both rays gives two points (D and E) which are equidistant from the vertex.

Answer:

Place the compass point on point B and draw an arc that intersects both rays. Label the intersection points as D and E.