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:

Given step 1 is done (selecting A and drawing PA). Next logical step in geometric construction is to use compass at A to create an arc for further construction steps.

Answer:

B. Step 2: Put the point of the compass at A and make an arc. Label the intersections B and C.