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