Construction of Polygons
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
We can create perfect regular polygon using a compass, a protractor and a ruler.
STEPS:
1. Use a compass to create a circle.
2. Mark the center point and draw a radius in the circle you have drawn.
3. Count the sides of the given polygon (e.g. triangle=3 sides)
4. Divide 360 by the number of sides.
5. Using a protractor, mark circle with the quotient from step 4.
6. Draw a line from the center point to this mark.
7. Repeat until you have marked the whole circle.
8. Using a ruler connect all the points you have marked.