Geometry Constructions: Figures

Kirk Culler, MIchelle Jones, Oct 24, 2019

Construct an equilateral triangle, a square, and a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle

Table of Contents

  1. Constructions with Figures G.CO.13
    1. Inscribed Square
    2. Inscribed Regular Hexagon
    3. Construct an Equilateral Triangle Inscribed in a Circle
    4. Practice all 3 Constructions: Square, Hexagon, Equilateral Triangle

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Constructions with Figures G.CO.13

Construct an equilateral triangle, a square, and a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle

  • 1. Inscribed Square
  • 2. Inscribed Regular Hexagon
  • 3. Construct an Equilateral Triangle Inscribed in a Circle
  • 4. Practice all 3 Constructions: Square, Hexagon, Equilateral Triangle

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Inscribed Square

Construction Steps
1) Create a diameter through points A and B[br]2) Create endpoint C on the diameter[br]3) Create a perpendicular line to AC through A.[br]4) Create a diameter on the perpendicular[br]5) Create a square inscribed in the circle.[br]6) Find the length of each side of the square.
– MIchelle Jones, Kirk Culler

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