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Geometric constructions

Carry out ruler-and-compass constructions such as bisectors, circumcircles and incircles.

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Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 8 · Numeric answer: 1 · Put in order: 5

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Put in orderPaper 2 – Geometry and Trigonometry

Put the steps for bisecting an angle ABC with a compass and straight edge in the correct order.

Give each item its position (1 = first).

Draw the line from B through R

With centre B, draw an arc cutting both arms of the angle at P and Q

With centre Q and the same radius, draw an arc crossing the previous arc at R

With centre P, draw an arc inside the angle

Hint 1

Start at the vertex of the angle.

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