How do you find the center of a circle using only a compass?

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MathTeacher01

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Mar 9, 2011

Years ago my high school math teacher showed us how to find the center of a given circle using only a compass, nothing else. I can't remember how. I need to do it now. Does anyone have the answer?

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CompuChip

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Mar 9, 2011

Something like this?

MathTeacher01

Mar 9, 2011

yes. thanks

How do you find the center of a circle using only a compass?

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