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Although we generally consider the circle as given, in theory we should always start with two given (arbitrarily chosen) points. | Although we generally consider the circle as given, in theory we should always start with two given (arbitrarily chosen) points. | ||
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Given points A and O, draw circle O with radius AO and diameter AA'. Let AO be 1 unit. | Given points A and O, draw circle O with radius AO and diameter AA'. Let AO be 1 unit. | ||
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Construct the perpendicular bisector of AA' and find one intersection with circle O; call this S. | Construct the perpendicular bisector of AA' and find one intersection with circle O; call this S. | ||
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Construct the perpendicular bisector of SO and find its intersection with line SO; call this M. | Construct the perpendicular bisector of SO and find its intersection with line SO; call this M. | ||
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Draw a line through A' and M. Find its intersections with circle M; call these P and Q. | Draw a line through A' and M. Find its intersections with circle M; call these P and Q. | ||
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Draw (two) circles with center A' and radius QA' and PA'. Find their intersections with circle O; call these B, C, D, and E. | Draw (two) circles with center A' and radius QA' and PA'. Find their intersections with circle O; call these B, C, D, and E. | ||
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Revision as of 12:18, 23 June 2006
Contents
Construction: Inscribed Pentagon
Given a circle, inscribe a regular pentagon.
Although we generally consider the circle as given, in theory we should always start with two given (arbitrarily chosen) points.
Step 0
Given points A and O, draw circle O with radius AO and diameter AA'. Let AO be 1 unit.
Step 1
Construct the perpendicular bisector of AA' and find one intersection with circle O; call this S.
Step 2
Construct the perpendicular bisector of SO and find its intersection with line SO; call this M.
Step 3
Draw a circle M with radius OM.
Step 4
Draw a line through A' and M. Find its intersections with circle M; call these P and Q.
Step 5
Draw (two) circles with center A' and radius QA' and PA'. Find their intersections with circle O; call these B, C, D, and E.
Step 6
Draw lines AB, BC, CD, DE, and EA.
I say the figure ABCDE is a regular pentagon. QEF.
