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 a to c
b. the distance from d to f
c. the distance from f to c
d. the distance from b to e

Explanation:

Step1: Recall congruent - segment concept

To construct a segment FG congruent to segment BE, the compass should be set to the length of segment BE.

Answer:

D. the distance from B to E