Question

Draw ∆ ABC in which ∠A = 70°, AB = 4 cm and AC = 6 cm. Measure BC.

Answer 1

Steps of construction:

1. Draw a line segment AC of length 6 cm.
2. Draw $\angle$XAC = 70$°$.
3. Cut an arc on AX at a distance of 4 cm at B.
4. Join BC to get the desired triangle.
5. We see that BC = 6 cm.