Look at the figure. which step should be taken next to construct a line parallel to < -ab-> ?

a. without changing the compass setting from the previous step, place the compass on point p. draw an arc similar to the one already drawn.

b. place the compass on point c. open the compass to point d. draw a small arc through point d.

c. place the compass on point a. open the compass to point p. move the compass to point p and draw an arc intersecting < -ap-> .

d. without changing the compass setting from the previous step, place the compass on point b. draw an arc similar to the one already drawn.