Geom1.7.notebook January 10, 2014 Constructions Geometry Ch.1 Notes Page 4 In a construction you use a straightedge and a compass to draw a geometric figure. P4 1­7 Basic Constructions A straightedge is a ruler with no marking on it. A compass is a geometric tool used to draw circles and parts of circles called arcs. Jan 7­6:33 AM Jan 8­7:58 AM Constructing Congruent Segments c Jan 8­7:45 AM Jan 8­7:45 AM Constructing Congruent Angles (1) x R y S Jan 8­8:35 AM Jan 8­7:45 AM 1 Geom1.7.notebook January 10, 2014 Constructing Congruent Angles (2) B C T s Jan 8­8:18 AM R Jan 8­7:45 AM Perpendicular Lines: Two lines that intersect to form Right angles. 2 1 Jan 8­8:13 AM Jan 8­8:13 AM Constructing Perpendicular Bisectors M Jan 8­8:20 AM Jan 10­2:34 PM 2 Geom1.7.notebook January 10, 2014 Construct Perpendicular Bisector and Cut in 1/2 using the Angle Bisector (Next...) Jan 8­8:37 AM Change in Notes WS Jan 8­8:22 AM Constructing Angle Bisectors B X C Jan 8­8:22 AM Jan 10­2:17 PM Jan 8­8:37 AM Jan 8­8:38 AM 3 Geom1.7.notebook January 10, 2014 HW #4 1­7 P47 #1,2,5,7(In Class),9­12 Please put your name and class period at the top of the homework. Also include the homework number. Terms: construction, straightedge, compass, perpendicular lines, perpendicular bisector, angle bisector Jan 7­6:34 AM 4