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Bisecting a Line
Objective: Divide a line segment into two congruent segments.
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1.- Label
the line segment - (AB).
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| 2.- Place the tip of the compass at point
A and use any convenient radius to draw arcs above an below segment AB. - The radius (the opening of the compass) should be more than a half of the distance A-B.
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| 3.- Place the tip of the compass at
point B and use the same radius (see last step) to draw arcs above and below segment AB. - Label the intersection of the segments (C and D).
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| 4.- Draw a line passing through
points
C and D. |
