1.7: Basic constructions Flashcards
1
Q
construction
A
a geometric figure drawn with the help of a compass and straightedge
2
Q
perpendicular lines
A
two lines that intersect to form right angles
3
Q
straightedge
A
a ruler with no markings on it
4
Q
perpendicular bisector
A
a ray or line or other things that are perpendicular to another rays midpoint bisecting it into two equal congruent parts
5
Q
angle bisector
A
a ray that divides an angle into two coplanar angles
6
Q
compass
A
tool used to draw circles and parts of circles call arcs
