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Question
Construct ∆XYZ such that l(XY) = 3.7 cm, l(YZ) = 7.7 cm, l(XZ) = 6.3 cm.
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Solution
Steps of construction:
- Draw seg XZ of length 6.3 cm.
- Draw an arc of 3.7 cm from the vertex X.
- Draw another arc of 7.7 cm from the vertex Z, cutting the previously drawn arc at Y.
Therefore, △XYZ is the required triangle.
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