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IntroductionThe ability to copy and bisect angles and segments, as well as construct perpendicular and parallel lines, allows you to construct a variety of geometric figures, including triangles, squares, and hexagons. There are many ways to construct these figures and others. Sometimes the best way to learn how to construct a figure is to try on your own. You will likely discover different ways to construct the same figure and a way that is easiest for you. In this lesson, you will learn two methods for constructing a triangle within a circle.
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Key ConceptsTrianglesA triangle is a polygon with three sides and three angles.There are many types of triangles that can be constructed.Triangles are classified based on their angle measure and the measure of their sides.Equilateral
triangles are triangles with all three sides equal in length.The measure of each angle of an equilateral triangle is 60˚.
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Key Concepts, continuedCirclesA circle is the set of all points that are equidistant from a reference point, the center.The set of points forms a two-dimensional curve that is 360˚.
Circles are named by their center. For example, if a circle has a center point, G, the circle is named
circle
G
.
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Key Concepts, continuedThe diameter of a circle is a straight line that goes through the center of a circle and connects two points on the circle. It is twice the radius.The radius of a circle is a line segment that runs from the center of a circle to a point on the circle.The radius of a circle is one-half the length of the diameter.
There are 360˚ in every circle.
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Key Concepts, continuedInscribing FiguresTo inscribe means to draw a figure within another figure so that every vertex of the enclosed figure touches the outside figure.A figure inscribed within a circle is a figure drawn within a circle so that every vertex of the figure touches the circle.
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Key Concepts, continuedIt is possible to inscribe a triangle within a circle. Like with all constructions, the only tools used to inscribe a figure are a straightedge and a compass, patty paper and a straightedge, reflective tools and a straightedge, or technology.This lesson will focus on constructions with a compass and a straightedge.6
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Key Concepts, continued71.3.1: Constructing Equilateral Triangles Inscribed in Circles
Method 1: Constructing an Equilateral Triangle Inscribed in a Circle Using a Compass
To construct an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle, first mark the location of the center point of the circle. Label the point
X
.
Construct a circle with the sharp point of the compass on the center point.
Label a point on the circle point
A
.
Without changing the compass setting, put the sharp point of the compass on
A
and draw an arc to intersect the circle at two points. Label the points
B
and
C.
Use a straightedge to construct .
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Key Concepts, continued81.3.1: Constructing Equilateral Triangles Inscribed in Circles
Put the sharp point of the compass on point
B
. Open the compass until it extends to the length of
. Draw another arc that intersects the circle. Label the point
D
.
Use a straightedge to construct and .
Do not erase any of your markings.
Triangle
BCD
is an equilateral triangle inscribed in circle
X
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Key Concepts, continuedA second method “steps out” each of the vertices.Once a circle is constructed, it is possible to divide the circle into 6 equal parts.Do this by choosing a starting point on the circle and moving the compass around the circle, making marks that are the length of the radius apart from one another.
Connecting every other point of intersection results in an equilateral triangle.
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Key Concepts, continued101.3.1: Constructing Equilateral Triangles Inscribed in Circles
Method 2: Constructing an Equilateral Triangle Inscribed in a Circle Using a Compass
To construct an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle, first mark the location of the center point of the circle. Label the point
X
.
Construct a circle with the sharp point of the compass on the center point.
Label a point on the circle point
A
.
Without changing the compass setting, put the sharp point of the compass on
A
and draw an arc to intersect the circle at one point. Label the point of intersection
B
.
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Key Concepts, continued111.3.1: Constructing Equilateral Triangles Inscribed in Circles
Put the sharp point of the compass on point
B
and draw an arc to intersect the circle at one point. Label the point of intersection
C
.
Continue around the circle, labeling points
D
,
E
, and F. Be sure not to change the compass setting.
Use a straightedge to connect
A and
C
, C and E
, and
E and A
.
Do not erase any of your markings.
Triangle
ACE
is an equilateral triangle inscribed in circle
X
.Slide12
Common Errors/Misconceptionsinappropriately changing the compass settingattempting to measure lengths and angles with rulers and protractorsnot creating large enough arcs to find the points of intersection
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Guided PracticeExample 3Construct equilateral triangle JKL inscribed in circle P using Method 1. Use the length of as the radius for circle P.
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Guided Practice: Example 3, continuedConstruct circle P.
141.3.1: Constructing Equilateral Triangles Inscribed in Circles
Mark the location of the center point of the circle, and label the point
P
.
Set
the opening of the compass equal to the length of . Then, put the sharp point of the compass on point P and construct a circle. Label a point on the circle point
G.Slide15
Guided Practice: Example 3, continuedLocate vertices J and K of the equilateral triangle.
Without changing the compass setting, put the sharp
point
of
the compass
on G. Draw an arc to intersect the circle at two points. Label the
points J and K, as shown on the next slide.
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Guided Practice: Example 3, continued161.3.1: Constructing Equilateral Triangles Inscribed in CirclesSlide17
Guided Practice: Example 3, continuedLocate the third vertex of the equilateral triangle.Put the sharp point of the compass on point J. Open the compass until it extends to the length
of . Draw another arc that intersects the circle
, and label the point
L
, as shown on the next slide.
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Guided Practice: Example 3, continued181.3.1: Constructing Equilateral Triangles Inscribed in CirclesSlide19
Guided Practice: Example 3, continuedConstruct the sides of the triangle.Use a straightedge to connect J and K, K and L
, and L and J, as shown on the next slide. Do not erase any of
your markings.
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Guided Practice: Example 3, continuedTriangle JKL is an equilateral triangle inscribed in circle
P with the
given
radius.
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Guided Practice: Example 3, continued211.3.1: Constructing Equilateral Triangles Inscribed in CirclesSlide22
Guided PracticeExample 4Construct equilateral triangle JLN inscribed in circle P using Method 2. Use the length of as the radius for circle P.
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Guided Practice: Example 4, continuedConstruct circle P.
231.3.1: Constructing Equilateral Triangles Inscribed in Circles
Mark the location of the center point of the circle, and label the point
P
.
Set
the opening of the compass equal to the length of . Then, put the sharp point of the compass on point P and construct a circle. Label a point on the circle point
G.Slide24
Guided Practice: Example 4, continuedLocate vertex J.Without changing the
compass setting, put the
sharp
point of
the
compass on G. Draw
an arc to intersect
the circle at one point.
Label the point of intersection J
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Guided Practice: Example 4, continuedPut the sharp point of the compass on point J. Without changing the compass setting, draw an arc to intersect the circle at one point. Label the
point of intersection K.
Continue
around the circle, labeling points
L
, M, and N
, as shown on the next slide. Be sure not to change the compass setting.
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Guided Practice: Example 4, continued261.3.1: Constructing Equilateral Triangles Inscribed in CirclesSlide27
Guided Practice: Example 4, continuedConstruct the sides of the triangle.Use a straightedge to connect J and L, L and N
, and J and N, as shown on the next slide. Do not erase any of your markings.
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Guided Practice: Example 4, continuedTriangle JLN is an equilateral triangle inscribed in circle
P.
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Guided Practice: Example 4, continued291.3.1: Constructing Equilateral Triangles Inscribed in Circles