Question

Using ruler and compasses only, draw an angle of measure 135°.

Answer 1

We have to draw an angle of 135° using ruler and compasses only

We follow the following algorithm for the construction

Steps of construction

The below given steps will be followed to construct an angle of 135°.

(1) Take the given ray PQ. Extend PQ on the opposite side of Q. Draw a semi-circle of some radius taking point P as its centre, which intersects PQ at R and W.

(2) Taking R as centre and with the same radius as before, draw an arc intersecting the previously drawn arc at S.

(3) Taking S as centre and with the same radius as before, draw an arc intersecting the arc at T (see figure).

(4) Taking S and T as centre, draw an arc of same radius to intersect each other at U.

(5) Join PU. Let it intersect the arc at V. Taking V and W as centre and with radius more than VW, draw arcs to intersect each other at X. Join PX, which is the required ray making 135°with the given line PQ.