Put the steps in order for constructing an Equilateral Triangle, given segment AB as the side length. 1. On one of the arcs, mark a point Q that will be a second vertex of the triangle. It does not matter which arc you pick, or where on the arc you draw the point.

2. Place the compasses' point on Q and draw an arc that crosses the other arc, creating point R

3. With the compasses' point on P, make two arcs, each roughly where the other two vertices of the triangle will be.

4. Pick a point P that will be one vertex of the finished triangle.

5. Using the straightedge, draw three lines linking the points P, Q and R.

6. Place the point of the compasses on the point A and set its drawing end to point B. The compasses are now set to the length of the sides of the finished triangle. Do not change it from now on.