Question says that "Ashton is constructing the bisector of MN¯¯¯¯¯¯¯."
Now we need find about what should Ashton do for his first step?.
We know that to bisect any line say MN, we need to draw two arc from each end point M and N. Both arcs will intersect only when the width of the compass is more than half of the length of side MN. so that we we can join both intersection points to draw the perpendicular bisector.
Hence correct matching choice is C.
So the final answer is "C. Place the point of the compass on point M and draw an arc, making sure the width of the compass opening is greater than 12MN."
Answer:
Place the point of the compass on point M and draw an arc, making sure the width of the compass opening is greater than 1/2 MN.
Step-by-step explanation:
Ashton is constructing the bisector of MN¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
The first step will be :
Place the point of the compass on point M and draw an arc, making sure the width of the compass opening is greater than 1/2 MN.
He will make 2 arcs from M, one above the line and one below the line.
Then he will repeat the same with N and draw two arcs above and below the line.
Lastly he will draw a line passing through both the arcs(where both arcs cross).
This line is the bisector.
