Construct a triangle XYZ, in which XY = YZ = ZX = 4.5 cm. Draw all its lines of symmetry.
Answer
Steps of Construction: (i) Draw line XY = 4.5 cm (ii) With X as a centre and radius 4.5 cm draw an arc at Z. (iii) With Y as a centre and radius 4.5 cm draw an arc which cuts the previous arc at Z. (iv) Join XZ and YZ. ∆XYZ is the required triangle and lines of symmetries are shown in the above figure.
Construct a triangle ABC, in which AB = AC = 5 cm and BC 6 cm. Draw all its lines of Symmetry.
Answer
Steps of Construction: (i) Draw a line BC = 6 cm. (ii) With B as centre and radius 5 cm draw (iii) With C as centre and radius 5 cm draw on an arc which cut the previous arc at a. (iv) Join AB and AC. (v) ∆ABC is the required triangle line of symmetry is shown in the above figure.
For the shaded portion given below, draw all the possible lines of symmetry:
Answer
The shaded portion of each figure given has the line or lines of symmetry as given below. (i) A minor segment has one line of symmetry. (ii) A major segment has one line of symmetry. (iii) quadrant has one line of symmetry. (iv) The given figure has one line of symmetry.