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Question
In the given figure, find the image of the line segment AB in the line PQ:

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Solution

Steps of Construction :
(i) From A and B, draw perpendiculars on PQ intersecting PQ at L and M.
(ii) Produce AL to A’ such that AL = LA’ and produce BM to B’ such that BM = MB’ A’B’ is the image of the line segment AB in PQ.
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