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The image displays five geometry construction problems involving line segments. Since I cannot physically draw or construct, I will describe what the correct construction for each problem should look like.
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Construct a line segment congruent to the given line segment.
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Goal: Make a copy of the top black line segment.
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Result: The red line segment at the bottom should be exactly the same length as the black line segment above it. The blue bracket indicates the length has been measured and transferred.
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Construct a line segment with a length equal to the sum of the lengths of these line segments.
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Goal: Add the lengths of the two black line segments together.
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Result: The red line segment should be the length of the first black segment plus the length of the second black segment. The blue bracket shows the total combined length.
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Construct a line segment with length equal to the difference of the lengths of these segments.
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Goal: Subtract the length of the shorter black segment from the longer black segment.
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Result: The red line segment represents the longer segment, and the blue bracket highlights only the portion that remains after removing the length of the shorter segment.
4)
Construct a line segment the given number of times longer than the given segment.
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Goal: Make a line segment 4 times as long as the given black segment.
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Result: The red line segment is divided into four equal parts, each part being the same length as the original black segment. The total red line is 4 times the length of the black one.
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Construct a line segment half as long as the given line segment.
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Goal: Find the midpoint of the black line segment to create a segment that is half its length.
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Result: The construction marks (the 'X's) show the perpendicular bisector of the black line segment. The red line segment is drawn from the start of the black line to the midpoint, making it exactly half the length of the original black segment.
Final Answer:
The image shows solutions to five line segment construction problems:
1. A red line segment is drawn congruent (equal in length) to the black line segment above it.
2. A red line segment is drawn with a length equal to the sum of the two black line segments.
3. A red line segment is drawn with a length equal to the difference between the two black line segments.
4. A red line segment is drawn that is 4 times as long as the black line segment.
5. A red line segment is drawn that is half as long as the black line segment, found by constructing the perpendicular bisector.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of geometry construction worksheet.
