This is one of three ways shown on this website to divide a line segment by n. To view the other methods click on this link Divide a Line Segment by "n" version 1 or this one Divide a Line Segment by "n" version 2

To divide a line segment by AB, draw two perpendicular lines at B and A. Draw circles with centers A and B with the same radius. These are the first circles that you have drawn. Continue drawing circles as shown until the number of circles on both sides equals "n". Connect the second vertex to the other side as shown. Draw lines parallel to each other in the same manner. Where these lines intersect AB, put points. These points divide AB into "n" parts.

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