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Draw any line segment AB. Mark any point M on it. Through M, draw a perpendicular to . (Use ruler and compasses)

Step 1: Draw an arbitrary line segment AB using a ruler and mark any point M on it



Step 2: With A as center and radius more than AM draw a circle. With B as center and radius the same as before drawing a circle to intersect the first circle at C and D. Join C and D.




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