Question

1. Create a line segment. The segment should not exceed three inches in length.
2. Label the endpoints of the line segment.
3. Construct the perpendicular bisector of the segment by hand

Answer 1

Answer:

See attachment.

Step-by-step explanation:

1)  Draw a line segment of 2 inches in length.

2)  Label the endpoints of the line segment as A and B.

3)  To construct the perpendicular bisector of segment AB:

• Place the point of the compass on point A and adjust its width to any measurement greater than 1 inch but less than 2 inches (let's use 1.5 inches). Draw arcs above and below the line segment.
• Without changing the width of the compass, place its point on point B and draw arcs above and below the line segment, ensuring they intersect the previous arcs.
• Label the points where these arcs intersect as C and D.
• Draw a straight line through points C and D. This line serves as the perpendicular bisector of the line segment AB.