Using a compass and straight edge only mark two points A and B. Draw the line #l# through them and find another point C on #l# such that AB = BC?
1 Answer
Aug 26, 2016
Draw a line from A extending through B using the straight edge.
Use compass with center B and radius |AB| to draw a circle.
C is the point of intersection of circle and the line (other than point A)
Explanation:
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