Constructions Review Unit 2

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What is a Compass?

Back

A tool used in geometry for drawing arcs and circles, and for measuring distances.

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What does the word BISECT mean?

Back

To cut something into two congruent pieces or in half.

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What is an Angle Bisector?

Back

A line or ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.

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What is a Segment Bisector?

Back

A line, ray, or segment that divides another segment into two equal parts.

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What is a Parallel Line?

Back

Lines in a plane that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

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What is the purpose of Copying an Angle?

Back

To create an angle that is congruent to a given angle.

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What is the purpose of Copying a Segment?

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To create a segment that is congruent to a given segment.

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What is a Construction in geometry?

Back

A method of creating geometric figures using a compass and straightedge.

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What is the definition of Congruent?

Back

Figures that have the same size and shape.

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What is the significance of a Point in geometry?

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A location in space with no size or dimension.