document.write( "Question 197065: What are the steps for inscribing an equalateral triangle in a circle by means of constructions? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #147736 by Mathtut(3670) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Draw a circle. \n" ); document.write( "Label a point on the circle, point A. \n" ); document.write( "With the compass on A and the radius equal to that of the circle draw an arc intersecting the circle at two other points B and C. \n" ); document.write( "Draw segment BC and with compass on B with radius equal to BC, draw another arc intersecting the circle at point D. \n" ); document.write( "Draw BD and CD. \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "or \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Draw a circle. Keep the radius of your compass fixed! \r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Starting anywhere on the circumference, mark off steps with your compass and pencil round your circle. If you do it accurately, it should fit exactly six times around.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Joining alternate points with your straight edge will give you the triangle. {Remember no measuring!}\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |