Question

Written:

Construct a triangle ABC in which AB = 6 cm, BC = 10 cm and AC = 8 cm. Write the steps of construction.

Answer 1

Construction of ΔABC, where AB = 6 cm, BC = 10 cm and AC = 8 cm.

Steps of construction:

(i) Draw AB = 6 cm.

(ii) Using the compass, with A and B as centers and respective radii as 8 cm and 10 cm, draw arcs which cut each other at point C.

Here, ΔABC is the required triangle.