Construct a right-angled triangle the length of whose hypotenuse is 5 cm and one of the remaining side is 3 cm long.
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Solution
Steps of construction : 1. Draw a line segment AB=3 cm. 2. Take A as a centre, draw an angle of 90∘ by ruler and compass. 3. Join angle line. 4. Take B as centre, draw an arc of radius 5 cm which cuts the angle line at the point C. Join BC. Hence, ΔABC is required right-angled triangle.