Question

8/25: u1l7 bell work - copy a segment construction
work with your tablemats to put the steps to copy a segment in order.
1 matching 5 points
put the steps to copy a segment in order.
step 1
step 2
step 3
step 4
step 5
draw a point and name it m.
use your straightedge to draw the new segment. name it mn.
draw a segment and name it ab.
leave your compass open to the length of segment ab, move it to point m and mark the length of the segment.
use your compass to measure the length of segment ab.

Explanation:

Step1: Start with an existing segment

Draw a segment and name it AB.

Step2: Measure the length

Use your compass to measure the length of segment AB.

Step3: Create a new starting - point

Draw a point and name it M.

Step4: Transfer the length

Leave your compass open to the length of segment AB, move it to point M and mark the length of the segment.

Step5: Draw the new segment

Use your straightedge to draw the new segment. Name it MN.

Answer:

Step 1: Draw a segment and name it AB.
Step 2: Use your compass to measure the length of segment AB.
Step 3: Draw a point and name it M.
Step 4: Leave your compass open to the length of segment AB, move it to point M and mark the length of the segment.
Step 5: Use your straightedge to draw the new segment. Name it MN.