Question

Explain how you could use the construction tool or a compass and straightedge to create a line segment that is twice as long

Answer 1

Answer:

1.) Take your compass and place it's center on point A

2.) Set the compass width to the length of AB

3.) Place the center of the compass on B, and without adjusting the width of the compass, make an arc

4.) Now use your straightedge to draw a line from Point A to the arc

5. This new line segment is now twice as long as AB

Step-by-step explanation: Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

The steps of construction tool or a compass and straightedge to create a line segment that is twice as long are as follows:

Step 1:- Measure the length of OA with a compass.

Step 2:- With that distance, draw an arc from point O (or point A).

Step 3:- Line OA should be extended through that arc, and the intersection should be labeled as point C.

Step 4:- The length of AC is double that of OA.