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Construction of a Triangle (3 Sides)

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Construct an isosceles ∆PQR whose base measures 5 cm and each of equal sides measures 4.5 cm.

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Solution

Steps of construction:
1. Draw a line segment PQ = 5 cm.
2. With P as the centre and radius equal to 4.5 cm, draw an arc.
3. With Q as the centre and the same radius as above, draw another arc cutting the previously drawn arc at R.
4. Join PR and QR.
Thus, PQR is the required triangle.

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