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A regular pentagon is a five-sided polygon with sides of equal length and interior angles of 108° (3π/5 rad). Because 5 is a Fermat prime, you can construct a regular pentagon using only a straightedge and compass.

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    Depict a line segment AB. [ane]

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    Draw 2 circles, 1 and 2, centred at A and B, both with radius AB. The points where they intersect each other are C and D.[2]

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    Connect C and D.

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    Describe circle 3 with centre C and radius AB. Circle 3 intersects circles i and 2 in Eastward and F respectively. Information technology likewise intersects line segment DC in G.[three]

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    Connect Eastward and F with Chiliad. Extend these lines far enough and so they intersect circles 1 and 2. Call these new intersection points H and I.

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    Depict circles iv and 5 centred at H and I with radius AB. Name the upper intersection signal J.[four]

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    Connect A, B, I, J and H. [5]

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    Trace the pentagon in ink or some other colour and erase any structure lines (if needed).

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  • Place a piece of cardboard or a book under your paper to prevent the compasses from slipping.

  • Use a sharp pencil for increased precision.

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