Parallel Lines and Angles
Finding angles using parallel lines and alternate angles. Provides a format to encourage the students to give reasons for their answers.
A locus is a path. The plural of locus is loci. When we draw loci, we need to be very accurate and so we usually use a compass and a ruler.
Loci that involve finding points that are equidistant from a pair of lines usually involve bisecting an angle.
Loci that involve finding points that are equidistant from two points usually involve constructing a perpendicular bisector.
Loci that are equidistant from a point involve drawing a circle or an arc.
Equidistant means an equal distance away from a place.
Finding angles using parallel lines and alternate angles. Provides a format to encourage the students to give reasons for their answers.
Use loci to determine which fire station is closest to particular towns.
Use loci to determine which fire station is closest to particular towns.