Question

Why is it important to use a straightedge when copying a line segment?(1 point)

Responses

Since rulers are straightedges, it is important to use them to make sure the length of the line segments are the same.
Since rulers are straightedges, it is important to use them to make sure the length of the line segments are the same.

Using a straightedge helps you to draw the new line segment at the same angle as the original line segment.
Using a straightedge helps you to draw the new line segment at the same angle as the original line segment.

Since line segments can be any length, it is important to use a straightedge for longer line segments. A straightedge is less important when drawing short line segments though.
Since line segments can be any length, it is important to use a straightedge for longer line segments. A straightedge is less important when drawing short line segments though.

Since lines must be straight, and line segments are sections of lines, a straightedge must be used to keep the line segment straight.
Since lines must be straight, and line segments are sections of lines, a straightedge must be used to keep the line segment straight.

Answer 1

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All of the above responses are correct and valid reasons why it is important to use a straightedge when copying a line segment. Using a straightedge ensures that the new line segment has the same length and angle as the original line segment, and it helps to keep the line segment straight.