Question

mason is creating a design using a straightedge and compass. he wants to construct a segment fg, which is congruent to segment be in the given figure. to what width should mason set his compass when constructing segment fg? a. the distance from f to c b. the distance from a to c c. the distance from d to f d. the distance from b to e

Explanation:

Step1: Recall congruent - segment concept

Two segments are congruent if they have the same length. To construct segment FG congruent to segment BE, we need to set the compass width equal to the length of segment BE.

Step2: Identify correct option

The distance from B to E represents the length of segment BE. So, we should set the compass width to the distance from B to E.

Answer:

D. the distance from B to E