8.16 Constructions

Constructions

1. 1. Use a protractor accurately to measure and draw angles.
2. 2. Use compasses and a straight-edge to construct line segments and copy lengths.
3. 3. Construct an equilateral triangle on a given segment.
4. 4. Construct a perpendicular bisector of a segment.
5. 5. Construct the seed of life (six interlocking circles).
6. 6. Construct a regular hexagon from a circle.
7. 7. Describe each construction step with mathematical reasoning.