What is the first step in the construction of a line perpendicular to and passing through an external point M? Assume that the construction uses only a compass and a straightedge.

"Place the compass needle on M and, keeping the compass width the same, draw two arcs that intersect AB" is the first step in the construction of a line perpendicular to AB←→ and passing through an external point M. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A".

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aquialaska aquialaska · Answer 2 · 2019-05-23T21:04:09+02:00

Answer:

With M as center we draw an arc which intersects given line at two points X & Y

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: let say a line AB and an external point M.

We have to write the first step to be used to construct a line perpendicular to line AB and passing through point M.

We can use only Compass and scale.

Perpendicular lines are the lines which intersects and form a right angle at point of intersection.

We suppose a line AB is already drawn and An external Point M.

After this the Next and important that we do is as following:

With M as center we draw an arc which intersects line AB at two points X & Y