Construct Parallel Lines (Rhombus Method)
Explore the construction of a parallel lines using the rhombus construction method.
Summarize the properties and construction of parallel lines, Rhombi, and circles.
Hint: If you are not familiar with the construction steps necessary for the rhombus method of constructing parallel lines, you might want to explore the applet below. Just use
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Task:
Construct a perpendicular line to line AB through point C by following the construction steps provided below.
Construction Steps:
| 1. |  | Construct another point on line AB. (point D) | 5. |  | Construct the intersection point between circle d and line AB. (point F) | |
| | Hint: | Be sure to test that when you move point D it stays attached to line AB. | 6. |  | Construct a circle centered at F and through point E. (Circle e) | |
| 2. | | Construct a circle centered at C and through point D. (Circle c) | 7. | | Construct the intersection point between circle d and circle e. (point G) | |
| 3. | | Construct the second intersection point between circle c and line AB. (point E) | 8. |  | Construct line CG. (line g) | |
| 4. | | Construct a circle centered at E and through point C. (Circle d) | |  | You can also construct segment EC and FG to explore their relationship. |