Question 2 Construct a triangle ABC in which BC=8cm,∠B=45∘andAB−AC=3.5cm.
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Solution
Steps to construct the required triangle are as follows : Step 1: Draw a line segment BC = 8 cm and at point B, make an angle of 45∘, say ∠XBC=45∘. Step 2: Cut the line segment BD= 3.5 cm ( equal to AB – AC) on the ray BX. Step 3: Join DC and draw the perpendicular bisector PQ of DC, let it intersect BX at point A. Step 4: Join AC , then ΔABC is the required triangle.