Question

what is the next step for the construction? a. step 1: draw a segment. name it xy. b. step 2: place the compass at x. set the compass to more than half the segment. c. step 3: draw an arc above and below xy. d. step 4: without changing the setting, place the compass point at y. draw arcs above and below xy. name the intersections p and q

Explanation:

Step1: Given segment XY.

Already done as shown.

Step2: Place compass at X.

This is the next logical step in bisect - ing a segment.

Answer:

b. Step 2: Place the compass at X. Set the compass to more than half the segment.