When constructing inscribed polygons, how can you be sure the figure inscribed is a regular polygon? A. Check the distance between the angles with a straightedge. B. Check the length of each side of the polygon with a compass. C. See if the diameter is the same as the length of the sides with a compass. D. There is no way to ensure you have constructed a regular polygon.

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Junior Cooper

Mathematics

8 November, 19:33

When constructing inscribed polygons, how can you be sure the figure inscribed is a regular polygon? A. Check the distance between the angles with a straightedge. B. Check the length of each side of the polygon with a compass. C. See if the diameter is the same as the length of the sides with a compass. D. There is no way to ensure you have constructed a regular polygon.

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Aracely Burns · Answer 1

A. Check the distance between the angles with a straightedge ✖

B. Check the length of each side of the polygon with a compass ✔

C. See if the diameter is the same as the length of sides with a compass✖

D. There is no way to ensure you have constructed regular polygon✖

Most likely, B. Check the length of each side of the polygon with a compass, would be your answer for this question