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Question
In ΔABC, l(AB) = 5.5 cm, l(BC) = 4.2 cm, l(AC) = 3.5 cm
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Solution
Steps of construction:
- Draw a line AB = 5.5 cm.
- With A as a centre and 3.5 cm as the radius, draw an arc above the line AB.
- With B as the center and 4.2 cm as the radius, draw an arc cutting the previous drawn arc at point C.
- Join CA and CB.
Δ ABC is thus the required triangle.

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