1.7: Basic Constructions Flashcards
1
Q
Construction
A
you use a straightedge and a compass to draw a figure
2
Q
Straightedge
A
a ruler with no markings on it.
3
Q
Compass
A
a geometric tool used to draw circles and parts of circles called arcs.
4
Q
Perpendicular Lines
A
two lines that intersect to form right angles
5
Q
Perpendicular Bisector
A
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
a ray that divides an angle into two congruent coplanar angles.
