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GET 102 GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION: POLYGONS AND TANGENCY Objective Question

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In the construction of a regular pentagon (page 7), after drawing the given line AB and creating two circles with radius AB centered at A and B which intersect at C and D, what is the immediate next step in the procedure?
Options
A Draw a line through E and G
B With centre D draw a circle of radius AB
C Join points AJKHB
D Draw a line through C and D
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Step 4 on Page 7 states: 'Draw a line through C and D'. This line is crucial for subsequent steps involving points E, F, and G.

Hint

Examine 'REGULAR PENTAGON' on page 7, specifically the sequence of steps from 1 to 4.

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