Construct an equilateral triangle a square and a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle.
Sample Practice Questions (3)
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A student is constructing an equilateral triangle inscribed in circle O. After drawing the diameter and setting the compass width to the radius of the circle, how many arcs must be drawn along the circumference to locate the vertices of the triangle?
When constructing an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle using a compass and straightedge, which distance must be set on the compass to mark the vertices around the circle?
AThe length of the diameter of the circle.
BThe length of the radius of the circle.
CHalf the length of the radius of the circle.
DThe distance from the center to a point outside the circle.