Question

35 look at the figure. which step should be taken next to construct a line through point p perpendicular to ba? place the compass on point a. open the compass to point p. place the compass on point p. open the compass to point b. place the compass on point a. open the compass to a point between point p and point b. place the compass on point p. open the compass to a point between point p and point a.

Explanation:

To construct a perpendicular line through a point \(P\) on a line \(\overleftrightarrow{BA}\), after marking points \(A\) and \(B\) equidistant from \(P\), the next step is to place the compass on point \(A\) and open it to point \(P\). This allows for creating arcs above and below the line to help find the perpendicular.

Answer:

Place the compass on point A. Open the compass to point P.