Solution: The Steps are defined below,
Explanation:
To divide a line segment in 2:3 using compass alexis has to follow many steps:
1) Draw a line segment ab of length x.
2) Draw a line ac which makes an acute angle with the line ab.
3) Since alexis has to divide the line is 2:3, so make 2+3=5 arc of equal length of ac with the help of compass.
4) Name the fifth arc as d, so join the fifth arc with point b.
5) The draw a parallel to the line bd, and passing through the 2nd acr of ad. mark the second are as m.
6) Let the parallel line intersect at point n. Where the parallel line intersect the line ab, that point divides the line segment ab is 2:3.
By using above steps we get the figure same as the figure given below.
