Duplicate a Line Segment
- Author:
- Linda Bollman, Jacob Schares
- Topic:
- Line Segment
Directions
Duplicate the segment AB using the method we used on class. The Ray Tool (
) will make a straight ray, so you do not need a straightedge tool. Use the Compass Tool (
) for the compass.
When you are done, measure both segments with the 
tool and verify that your new segment is always the same length as the original segment AB. You may move the points A and B with the 
tool.
) will make a straight ray, so you do not need a straightedge tool. Use the Compass Tool () for the compass.
When you are done, measure both segments with the tool and verify that your new segment is always the same length as the original segment AB. You may move the points A and B with the tool.Conclusion Question
How do you know that the segment you created is congruent to Segment AB? Remember, measuring doesn't prove anything, what part of the construction process allows you to deductively reason that the two segments are congruent?