You are given two segments, with AB = 4 and with CD = 7. Explain how you could use only the congruent-segments construction to construct with EF = 1.

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You are given two segments,  with AB = 4 and  with CD = 7. Explain how you could use only the congruent-segments construction to construct  with EF = 1.

Helper · Answer

Not sure I understand your question but I'll give it a try. AB = 4, 2 AB = 2 * 4 = 8 CD = 7 EF = 1 2AB - 1CD = EF 8 - 7 = 1

Christy · Answer

2x+63= 4x+2