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Using ruler and a compass only, construct a semi-circle with diameter BC = 7 cm. Locate a point A on the circumference of the semi-circle such that A is equidistant from B and C. Complete the cyclic quadrilateral ABCD, such that D is equidistant from AB and BC. Measure `angleADC` and write it down.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Draw the Diameter BC** - Using a ruler, draw a line segment BC that measures 7 cm. Label the endpoints as B and C. **Hint:** Use a ruler to measure exactly 7 cm for the diameter. --- **Step 2: Find the Midpoint O** - Find the midpoint O of the line segment BC. Since BC is 7 cm, O will be at 3.5 cm from either B or C. **Hint:** The midpoint is calculated by dividing the length of the segment by 2. --- **Step 3: Draw the Semicircle** - With O as the center and OB (or OC) as the radius (3.5 cm), use a compass to draw a semicircle above the line segment BC. **Hint:** Ensure the compass is set to the correct radius before drawing the semicircle. --- **Step 4: Locate Point A** - Since point A needs to be equidistant from B and C, it should lie directly above O on the semicircle. Mark this point A. **Hint:** A point directly above the midpoint of the diameter in a semicircle is always equidistant from the endpoints of the diameter. --- **Step 5: Draw Lines AB and AC** - Connect points A to B and A to C using a ruler to form the triangle ABC. **Hint:** Ensure that the lines are straight and accurately connect the points. --- **Step 6: Locate Point D** - To find point D, which is equidistant from lines AB and AC, draw the angle bisector of angle BAC. This will intersect the semicircle at point D. **Hint:** The angle bisector can be constructed using a compass and straightedge by finding equal angles from point A to lines AB and AC. --- **Step 7: Complete the Cyclic Quadrilateral ABCD** - Connect point D to points B and C to complete the cyclic quadrilateral ABCD. **Hint:** Ensure that all points are connected accurately to form the quadrilateral. --- **Step 8: Measure Angle ADC** - Use a protractor to measure the angle ADC. Record the measurement. **Hint:** Extend line AD if necessary to measure the angle accurately. --- ### Final Measurement: - The measure of angle ADC is found to be 135 degrees. ---
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