Question

Construct a square ABCD, when: One side = 4.5 cm.

Answer 1

Steps:

1. Draw a line segment AB = 4.5cm

2. Draw AP ⊥ AB.

3. From AP cut off AD = 4.5cm.

4. With B as a center and radius 4.5 cm draw an arc.

5. With D as center and radius 4.5 cm draw another arc cutting the former arc at C.

6. Join BC and CD.

ABCD is the required square.