1.7 basic constructions Flashcards
1
Q
straightedge
A
a ruler with no markings on it
2
Q
compass
A
a geometric tool used to draw circles and parts of circles called arcs
3
Q
angle bisector
A
a ray that divides an angle into two congruent coplanar anfles
4
Q
construction
A
you use a straightedge and a compass to draw a geometric figure
5
Q
perpendicular lines
A
two lines that intersect to form right angles
6
Q
perpendicular bisector
A
a segment is a line, segment, or ray that is perpendicular to the segment at its midpoint, thereby bisecting the segment into two congruent segments
