Q4 of 805 Page 12

Construct an equilateral triangle each of whose sides measures 5 cm.

Steps for Construction:


1. Draw a line segment AB = 5 cm.



2. With A as centre and radius equal to AB draw an arc.



3. With B as centre and the same radius draw another arc which cuts the previous arc at C.



4. Join AC and BC.



Then ∆ABC is the required equilateral triangle.


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