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According to the partial construction shown, what is the next step in constructing a line perpendicular to a point off a linWith compass at P, draw an arc above a.With compass at P, draw an arc below a.With compass at P, draw an arc that intersects a in one place.With compass at P, draw an arc that intersects a in two places.Help i got no clue

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Answer:Look to the explanationStep-by-step explanation:* Lets revise the steps of constructing a perpendicular from a point  off a line1. Place your compass pin on the given point which is above the line   and draw an arc of any size that intersects the line at two points2. Place the compass pin on one of the two points where the arc    intersected the line and make a small arc below the line3. Without changing the span on the compass, place the compass pin    on the other point where the first arc intersected the line and make    another small arc below the line, the two small arcs should be    intersecting below the line4. Using a straightedge, connect the intersection of the two small arcs    to The given point above the line* Now lets solve the problem- According to the partial construction which is not shown and  according to the steps above you can find the next steps- If P is the given point to draw the perpendicular from it, then  the next step is * With compass at P, draw an arc that intersects a in two places- If P is one point of the intersection between the arc and the line  then the next step is * With compass at P, draw an arc below a# The attached figure will help you