Q:

List the steps to construct parallel lines using a compass and straightedge. List the steps to construct parallel lines using a drawing program. List the steps to construct perpendicular lines using a compass and straightedge. List the steps to construct perpendicular lines using a drawing program.

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1.      To construct parallel lines, first, you must start with a line segment AB that well copies. Mark another point called C. Set the compass to the point A and adjust the compass to the width of the original line. Then without moving the compass, put it on point C and mark the end and label it D. Use a straightedge to connect the points and now you’ve copied a line segment. 2.      First, you click the line and make a line segment. Then make a separate point anywhere. Then you double-click perpendicular lines and click parallel lines. Click and drag the line segment onto the separate point. 3.      First, you start with a point on a line. Then you put your compass on the point and mark an arc on each side of the line and put points on them. Then you put the compass on one of the points and make an arc above the original point. Do the same for the other side. You should end up with 2 X’s on top and bottom of the original point. Then mark points on the Xs. Finally, use a straight edge to connect the two X’s which will make a bisecting line through the original. 4.      First, you make a line and click perpendicular lines and you will have a straight line cutting through the original.