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  • 13-09-2018
  • Mathematics
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When constructing a perpendicular bisector, why must the compass opening be greater than 1/2 the length of the segment?

I was thinking that it's being cut in half but I really am not sure.

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JesseSlade JesseSlade
  • 13-09-2018
the reason that the compass opening has to be greater than 1/2 of the segment is so it can make arcs.
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