To construct a copy of line segment AB using point C as one of the endpoints, Frankie should follow these steps:
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Draw a Circle with Center C: Using a compass, Frankie needs to draw a circle with point C as the center. The radius of the circle should be equal to the length of line segment AB. To do this, Frankie can first measure the length of segment AB with the compass by placing one end of the compass on point A and the other on point B.
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Mark the Endpoint: After measuring the length of segment AB, without changing the compass width, he should place the compass point on C and draw a circle. This circle will intersect the line in the direction away from C, creating a new point which will be the other endpoint D.
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Label the New Point: The point where the circle intersects is considered point D. Now, segments CD will be equal in length to the original segment AB.
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Draw Line Segment CD: Finally, using the straightedge, Frankie can draw the line segment from point C to the new point D.
Now, segment CD is a copy of segment AB, with point C as one of the endpoints.