Basic Geometric constructions

Basic Geometric constructions

With just a compass and a straightedge (or virtual versions of them), you’ll be amazed by how many geometric shapes you can construct perfectly.

Basic Geometric constructions

This is the “pure” form of geometric construction: no numbers involved.

straightedge

Basic Geometric constructions

Mostly used things were these two ⇓
Line Bisector Line Bisector
Angle Bisector Angle Bisector
And it is useful to know how to do 30°, 45° and 60° angles. We can use the angle bisector method (above) to create other angles, such as 15°, etc:
30 Degree Angle 30 Degree Angle
45 Degree Angle 45 Degree Angle
60 Degree Angle 60 Degree Angle
Equilateral Triangle Equilateral Triangle
Points and Lines:
Perpendicular to a Point on a Line Perpendicular to a Point on a Line
Perpendicular to a Point NOT on a Line Perpendicular to a Point NOT on a Line
Parallel Line through a Point Parallel Line through a Point
Same (Congruent) Angle Same (Congruent) Angle
Cut a line into N segments Cut a line into N segments
Circles:
Center of a Circle Center of a Circle
Point to Tangents on a Circle Point to Tangents on a Circle
Inscribe a Circle in a Triangle Inscribe a Circle in a Triangle
Circumscribe a Circle on a Triangle Circumscribe a Circle on a Triangle
Circle touching 3 Points Circle touching 3 Points
And for the “Master Class”, a Pentagon
Pentagon Pentagon