Which geometric instrument would i use to measure the length of a segment, the compass or the straightedge? explain your answer.

straigthedge.

Explanation:

1) The straightedge is a geometric instrument with straight edge used to draw lines. When the straightedge has equally spaced marks or divisions, like mm, cm, inches, it is a ruler and can be used to meaure the lengths of straight figures, like segments.

2) On the other hand, a compass is a geometric tool or instrument used to draw circles or arcs; it does not have lenth's marks or divisions to measure straight figures.

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-2 is the right