The Blueprints of Construction

Learn to construct the perpendicular bisector of a line segment using a straightedge and compass with this interactive tutorial.
Resource ID#: 128652 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: construction, perpendicular bisector, mathematics, tools, compass, straight edge, constructions, geometry, bisectors, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades 9-12

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