Question

mason is creating a design using a straightedge and compass. he wants to construct a segment fg, which is congruent to segment be in the given figure. to what width should mason set his compass when constructing segment fg? a. the distance from b to e b. the distance from a to c c. the distance from d to f d. the distance from f to c

Explanation:

Step1: Recall congruent - segment concept

To construct a segment FG congruent to segment BE, the length of FG must be equal to the length of BE.

Step2: Determine compass - setting

The compass should be set to the length of the segment we want to replicate. So, the compass should be set to the distance from B to E.

Answer:

A. the distance from B to E