Geometric Constructions

To inscribe a hexagon inside a circle, which length should you set your compass to?

• The radius
• The diameter
• Half of the radius
• It depends on the size of the circle

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.13

Which of the following constructions is illustrated?

• congruent angles

• an angle bisector

• an equilateral triangle

• the perpendicular bisector of a given segment

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

Name the pictured construction.

• Circled Hexagon
• Hexagon Inscribed in a Circle
• Square Inscribed in a Circle
• Triangle Inscribed in a Circle

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.D.13

A triangle with all sides in equal length is 

• an obtuse triangle. 
• a right triangle.
• an isosceles triangle.
• an equilateral triangle.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

Connecting every other point where the arcs intersect the circle will finish the construction of what polygon?

• equilateral triangle

• square

• hexagon

• rectangle

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.13

 What is the name of this polygon?

• a pentagon
• a quadrilateral
• an octagon
• a triangle

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

To inscribe a square inside a circle, first you must draw a diameter anywhere across the circle. What should your next step be?

• Construct a perpendicular bisector
• Draw a second diameter to the circle
• Construct a line tangent to the circle
• Set your compass the length of the radius.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

What does the word BISECT mean?

• To cut something into more than five pieces.
• It is a plane with two sets of wings.
• A shape that has three sides. 
• To cut something into two congruent pieces or in half.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

This is a picture of ___________.

• Chord
• Diameter
• Radius
• Inscribed Angle

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

This is a picture of ___________.

• Major Arc
• Minor Arc
• Central Angle
• Inscribed Angle

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CCSS.HSG.C.A.2

CCSS.HSG.C.A.3