Question

Construct a triangle ABC, in which AB = AC = 5 cm and BC 6 cm. Draw all its lines of Symmetry.

Answer 1

Steps of Construction:

(i) Draw a line BC = 6 cm.

(ii) With B as centre and radius 5 cm draw

(iii) With C as centre and radius 5 cm draw on an arc which cut the previous arc at a.

(iv) Join AB and AC.

(v) ∆ABC is the required triangle line of symmetry is shown in the above figure.