A line BQ was constructed parallel to line AP using a compass and a straightedge, as shown in the figure, where AB BD = PC. In the construction, arc CQ was most likely created by which of the following steps? A A compass was used to draw an arc centered at point A passing through point Q. B A compass was used to draw an arc centered at point B passing through point Q C A compass was used to draw an arc centered at point C' passing through point Q D A compass was used to draw an arc centered at point P passing through point Q

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A line BQ was constructed parallel to line AP using a compass and a straightedge, as shown in the figure, where AB = BD= PC
In the construction, arc CQ was most likely created by which of the following steps?
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A compass was used to draw an arc centered at point A passing through point Q
A compass was used to draw an arc centered at point Bpassing through point Q
A compass was used to draw an arc centered at point C passing through point Q.
A compass was used to draw an arc centered at point P passing through point Q
Transcribed Image Text:JP A line BQ was constructed parallel to line AP using a compass and a straightedge, as shown in the figure, where AB = BD= PC In the construction, arc CQ was most likely created by which of the following steps? A A compass was used to draw an arc centered at point A passing through point Q A compass was used to draw an arc centered at point Bpassing through point Q A compass was used to draw an arc centered at point C passing through point Q. A compass was used to draw an arc centered at point P passing through point Q
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