Question

Construct a triangle XYZ with the given conditions.

An equilateral triangle of side 7.5 cm

Answer 1

Construction:

Step 1: Drawn a line. Marked X and Y on the line such that XY = 7.5 cm.

Step 2: With X as centre, drawn an arc of radius 7.5 cm above the line XY.

Step 3: With Y as centre, drawn an arc of radius 7.5 cm to intersect arc drawn in steps.

Marked the point of intersection as Z.

Step 4: Joined XZ and YZ.

Now XYZ in the required triangle.