Question #6433485Single Choice

Geometry

Question

Which of the following statements is true about creating a congruent angle using a compass and straightedge?

Options

A
    The radius of the arc in the original diagram and the new diagram must be different to account for size adjustments.
B
    The compass opening used to measure the arc intersections should match the length of the original angle’s rays.
C
    The compass width set to the arc's intersection points in the original diagram must remain unchanged when transferring that measurement to the new diagram.
D
    The vertex of the new angle must always be positioned directly below the vertex of the original angle.

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