Question

question 1-1
tara is bisecting a line segment. which is the next step?

1. place the compass at one end of the line segment.
2. adjust the compass to slightly longer than half the line segment’s length.
3. draw arcs above and below the segment.

4.

1. place the straightedge where the arcs intersect, and draw the line segment.

a. place a point on each arc.
b. keeping the same compass width, draw arcs from the other end of the segment.
c. adjust the compass to slightly longer, draw arcs from the other end of the segment.
d. adjust the compass to slightly shorter, draw arcs from the other end.
options: a, b, c, d

Explanation:

To bisect a line segment, after placing the compass at one end and drawing arcs above and below (steps 1 - 3), the next step is to keep the same compass width (to ensure equal distances) and draw arcs from the other end of the segment. This creates intersection points for the perpendicular bisector. Option A is just placing points (not the next step), Option C changes the compass width (incorrect for bisecting), Option D shortens the compass (also incorrect). So Option B is correct as it follows the standard bisecting procedure.

Answer:

B. Keeping the same compass width, draw arcs from the other end of the segment.