Construct a triangle $A B C$ where $A B = 4$ cm, $B C = 5$ cm and $C A = 6$ cm.

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Steps of construction :
1. Draw $B C = 5$ cm.
2. With $B$ as centre, draw an arc of radius $4$ cm
3. With $C$ as can be, draw arc of radius $6$ cm Which cuts the former arc at $A$ .
4. Join $A B$ and $A C$ .
5. Hence, $Δ A B C$ is the required triangle.

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Construct a triangle ABC where AB=4 cm, BC=5 cm and CA=6 cm.

Steps of construction :1. Draw BC=5 cm.2. With B as centre, draw an arc of radius 4 cm3. With C as can be, draw arc of radius 6 cm Which cuts the former arc at A.4. Join AB and AC.5. Hence, ΔABC is the required triangle.

Construct a triangle $A B C$ where $A B = 4$ cm, $B C = 5$ cm and $C A = 6$ cm.

Steps of construction :
1. Draw $B C = 5$ cm.
2. With $B$ as centre, draw an arc of radius $4$ cm
3. With $C$ as can be, draw arc of radius $6$ cm Which cuts the former arc at $A$ .
4. Join $A B$ and $A C$ .
5. Hence, $Δ A B C$ is the required triangle.