Question

Construct traingle ABC, when: BC = 3 cm, AC = 4 cm and AB = 5 cm. Measure angle ACB. Give a special name to this triangle.

Answer 1

Steps of Construction:

(1) Draw a line segment AB = 5 cm

(2) From A, with the help of compass cut arc AC = 4cm

(3) From point B cut an arc BC = 3 cm.

(4) Join AC and BC.

(5) AABC is required right-angled triangle.

Measuring ∠ACB = 90°