Question
Construct a right-angled triangle one side of which measures 3.5cm and the length of whose hypotenuse is 6cm.
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Answer
Steps for construction:
Step I: Draw AB = 3.5cm
Step II: Construct $\angle\text{ABX}=90^\circ$
Step III: With centre A, draw an arc of radius 6 cm cutting BX at C.
Step IV: Join AC.
Then, ABC is the required triangle.
Step I: Draw AB = 3.5cm
Step II: Construct $\angle\text{ABX}=90^\circ$
Step III: With centre A, draw an arc of radius 6 cm cutting BX at C.
Step IV: Join AC.
Then, ABC is the required triangle.
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