Question

Draw a straight line AB = 6.5 cm. Draw another line which is parallel to AB at a distance of 2.8 cm from it.

Answer 1

Steps of construction :

1. Draw a straight line AB = 6.5 cm
2. Taking point A as a centre, draw an arc of radius 2.8 cm.
3. Taking B as centre, drawn another arc of radius 2.8 cm.
4. Draw a line CD that touches the two arcs drawn.
   Thus CD is the required parallel line.