Question

What are the steps for using a compass and straightedge to construct a square? Drag the steps and drop them in order from start to finish.

Answer 1

1. Construct Horizontal HJ

2. Construct a circle with point H as the center and a circle with point J as a center with each circle having radius HJ

3. Label the point of intersection of the two circles above HJ, point K, and the point of intersection of the two circles below HJ, point L

4. Construct KL, the perpendicular bisector of HJ, intersecting HJ at point M

5. Construct a circle with point M as the center with radius MJ

6. Label the point of intersection of circle M and KL closest to point K, point N, and the point of intersection of circle M and KL closest to point L, point O

7. Construct HN, HJ, JO, and OH to complete square HNJO

Explanation:

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