Question
Construct a line segment using ruler and compass.
AB = 7.5 cm

Answer


(i) Draw a line $I$ and mark a point $C$ on it.
(ii) Measure $3.6 cm$ using compass, placing the pointer at $O$ and the pencil pointer at $3.6 cm$
(iii) Place the pointer of the compass at C then draw a small arc on the line I with the pencil pointer. It cuts the line I at a point and names the point as D.
(iv) Now $\overline{C D}$ is the required line segment of length $3.6 cm$

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