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Construct a perpendicular bisector from a point to a line
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Construct a perpendicular bisector from a point to a line
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn how to construct a perpendicular bisector from a point to a line using a compass, ruler, pencil and paper.
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3 Questions
Q1.
What is a perpendicular bisector?
a) A straight line which is parallel to another line
b) A straight line which intersects another straight line at any point
Q2.
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A
C
Q3.
Which of these is the correct first step to create a perpendicular bisector?
b) Set the compass to less than half of the length of the line
c) Set the compass to a quarter of the length of the line
3 Questions
Q1.
What is a perpendicular bisector?
a) A straight line which is parallel to another line
b) A straight line which intersects another straight line at any point
Q2.
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A
C
Q3.
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B
C