Question

question 3 of 5 select the correct answer from each drop - down menu. what are the steps in bisecting line segment ab using a compass and a straightedge? step 1: place the compass point on a and stretch the compass width to be greater than half of ab. step 2: draw an ar he segment ab. step 3: without ch pass, place the compass on point b step 4: repeat ste step 5: using a str g through where the arcs intersect above and below segment ab this line bisects ab

Explanation:

Step1: Place compass on A

Place the compass point on A and set width > $\frac{1}{2}AB$.

Step2: Draw first arc

Draw an arc above and below segment AB.

Step3: Place compass on B

Without changing compass width, place the compass on point B.

Step4: Draw second - set of arcs

Repeat Step 2, drawing arcs above and below segment AB.

Step5: Draw bisecting line

Using a straightedge, draw a line through where the arcs intersect above and below segment AB. This line bisects $\overline{AB}$.

Answer:

Step 2: above and below
Step 3: above and below
Step 5: above and below