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Draw a line segment of length 9.5 cm and construct its perpendicular bisector.

Step 1: Draw a line segment 9.5cm using a ruler



Step 2: With A as center and radius AB draw a circle. With B as a center and same radius draw another circle. Join the point of intersections.



CD is the perpendicular bisector.


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