Question

Divide a line segment of length 8.5 cm into four equal parts using compass.




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Answer 1

First draw a line AB = 8.5 cm

when put the needle of compass on A measure it more than half of line

Make perpendicular bisector of AB and name it D

Then using AD as a line make a perpendicular bisect name it C

using BD make perpendicular bisector and name it E

then measure AC=CD=DE=BE=2.125