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Question
In ∆ STU, l(ST) = 7 cm, l(TU) = 4 cm, l(SU) = 5 cm
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Solution
Steps of construction:
- Draw a line ST = 7 cm.
- With S as centre and 5 cm as the radius, draw an arc above the line ST.
- With T as the center and 4 cm as the radius, draw an arc cutting the previous drawn arc at point U.
- Join US and UT.

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