Question

When copying a line segment to construct a new line segment, why do you think it is important that the plotted point for the new line segment is not on the original line segment?

(1 point)
• Line segments cannot intersect
or overlap.
It would be difficult to see what you are doing if the line
• segments overlapped, making it easier to make a mistake and harder to check your work.
If the line segments
O overlapped, there would be multiple line segments on one line.
It is important to draw the new

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

line segment off of the original line segment in order to avoid any confusion or ambiguity. Placing the plotted point for the new line segment on the original line segment could potentially lead to the misconception that the two line segments are the same or connected in some way. By keeping the new line segment distinct and separate from the original, it ensures clarity and eliminates any potential misinterpretation.