Question

construct vw so that vw < ab. assume the segment ab has already been constructed. what is the first step to construct the segment vw? a. plot two points a and b (one an endpoint) and draw a ray through them. b. draw a ray and label the endpoint a or b. c. draw a ray and label the endpoint v or w. d. plot two points v and w (one an endpoint) and draw a ray through them.

Explanation:

To construct a line - segment VW such that VW < AB, we first need to start with a ray for the new segment. We should start with a ray and label its endpoint as one of the endpoints of the new segment (either V or W). Options A and B are about the existing segment AB, and option D is incorrect as we don't start by plotting two points for the new segment right away. We start with a ray and label one of its endpoints.

Answer:

C. Draw a ray and label the endpoint V or W