Bisect Angle

bisect angle step (end)

This example demonstrates how to bisect an angle into two equal parts using a compass and a straight edge.

Steps

  1. Start with an angle formed between two rays.

    bisect angle step 1

  2. Place the point of the compass at the vertex of the two rays and draw a circle of any radius. The bigger the circle the more accurate the result will be.

    bisect angle step 2

  3. Place the point of the compass at one of the points along the ray and draw an arc from the other point outwards.

    bisect angle step 3

  4. Repeat this process for the other point. Drawing an arc outward that intersects the first arc.

    bisect angle step 4

  5. Draw a line fromt the point of intersection to the vertex of the angle.

    bisect angle step 5

    We have finished dividing the angle into two equal angles.

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