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प्रश्न
Construct a triangle ABC in which AB = AC = 5 cm and BC = 5.6 cm. If possible, draw its lines of symmetry.
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उत्तर
Steps of Construction:
(i) Draw a line segment BC = 5.6 cm

(ii) With centres B and C and radius 5 cm, draw two arcs intersecting each other at A.
(iii) Join AB and AC.
∆ ABC is an isosceles triangle.
(iv) Draw the bisector of ∠A. This is the only one line of symmetry as the triangle is an isosceles.
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