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Construct a right angle triangle ABC in which ∠B =90°, AB = 5 cm and AC = 7 cm.

We have been given two sides and one angle of right angled triangle ABC.

Steps of construction for this case would be:


1. Draw a line segment sufficiently long using a ruler.



2. Locate points A and B such that AB = 5 cm, on the previous drawn line segment using a ruler.



3. At B, construct a line segment BX, sufficiently large, such that ∠XBA = 90° using a compass; use protractor to measure the angle 90°.



4. With A as centre and radius 7 cm, draw a circle or a semicircle or an arc cutting the line segment BX at C.



5. Join AC.



Thus, ABC is the required triangle.


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