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Standard VI

Mathematics

Constructing the Line of Symmetry When Two Fixed Points Are Symmetric with Respect to the Required Line.

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Question

Draw AB of length 6.8 cm and find its axis of symmetry. [4 MARKS]

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Solution

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(i) Draw a line segment AB of length 6.8 cm.

(ii) Taking A as the centre, draw a circle by using a compass. The radius of the circle should be more than half of AB.

(iii) With the same radius as before, draw two arcs using B as the centre such that it cuts the previous circle at C and D.

(iv) Join CD. CD is the axis of symmetry.

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