# Lesson 1

Build It

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### Problem 1

Here is a diagram of a straightedge and compass construction. $$C$$ is the center of one circle, and $$B$$ is the center of the other. Explain why the length of segment $$BD$$ is the same as the length of segment $$AB$$.

### Problem 2

Clare used a compass to make a circle with radius the same length as segment $$AB$$. She labeled the center $$C$$. Which statement is true?

A:

$AB > CD$

B:

$AB = CD$

C:

$AB > CE$

D:

$AB = CE$

### Problem 3

The diagram was constructed with straightedge and compass tools. Points $$A$$, $$B$$, $$C$$, $$D$$, and $$E$$ are all on line segment $$CD$$. Name a line segment that is half the length of $$CD$$. Explain how you know.

### Problem 4

This diagram was constructed with straightedge and compass tools. $$A$$ is the center of one circle, and $$C$$ is the center of the other.

1. The 2 circles intersect at point $$B$$.  Label the other intersection point $$E$$.
2. How does the length of segment $$CE$$ compare to the length of segment $$AD$$?