3. Always construct a line at an acute angle from one end of line that is to be divided into equal parts

9. Mark off equal divisions on the construction line compass
Mark off equal divisions on the construction line compass. The number of divisions depends on how many equal parts you are required to construct.

10. Join last point on construction line to the end of the line being divided into equal parts

11. Constructed a line from point 2 parallel to the line |3B| to intersect AB.

12. Using the principle that parallel lines equal distance apart divided the line they intersect into equal parts.

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