Question

Construct an isosceles triangle in which: Base QR = 5.2 cm and the altitude PM = 4.8 cm

Answer 1

Steps:
1. Draw QR = 5.2cm.
2. Draw AMB, a perpendicular bisector of QR.
3. With M as centre and radius 4.8cm, draw an arc to cut MN at P.
4. Join PQ and PR.
Thus, PQR is required triangle.