Constructing Congruent Segments
- Author:
- Arthur Walters
- Topic:
- Geometry
In this Activity I want you to build a segment on ray CD that is congruent to the line segments AB. Use the limited toolbar to access your compass and "straightedge" (line segment tool). If you get stuck you can use the boxes to access each step.
Once you feel you are done, use the measuring tool to measure segment CE and make sure it stays the same length as AB even when you move points A/B around.
Written out Steps:
Step 1) Create a circle centered at Point B with Radius AB
Step 2) Copy circle and place the center at point C
Step 3) Find the intersection of the circle with its center at point C and the ray CD, label the intersection point E
Step 4) Construct segment CE