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Draw a line segment of length 5 cm. - Mathematics

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Question

Draw a line segment of length `sqrt5` cm.

Sum
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Solution

Construct a right-angled triangel OAB with

OA = 2 cm,

∠OAB = 90° and

AB = 1 cm

Using OB2 = OA2 + AB2

OB2 = 22 + 12

OB2 = 4 + 1

OB2 = 5

OB = `sqrt5`

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Chapter 1: Rational and Irrational Numbers - Exercise 1 (D) [Page 22]

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 1 Rational and Irrational Numbers
Exercise 1 (D) | Q 6. | Page 22
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