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  • To construct equal angles
  • To divide line segment into given equal parts

CONSTRUCTIONS

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Consider ∠PQR

Let us draw ∠XYZ equal to ∠PQR

Now, Consider

Radius = AB,

Draw ray YZ

‘Q’ as centre and any suitable radius, draw an arc intersecting ray QP and QR at A and B respectively

Y as centre and same radius draw an arc intersecting ray YZ at B'

B ' as centre, cut the previous arc

Join Y and A'

∠PQR = ∠XYZ

To construct an angle equal to the given angle.

BASIC CONSTRUCTIONS

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Q. Draw a line segment AB of length 6cm and divide it into

5 equal parts.

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Rough figure

Draw seg AB = 6cm

Draw ray AX

Considering any suitable radius, draw 5 arcs on ray AX

Draw A5B

A5 as centre, and any suitable radius draw an arc

Repeat same procedure at A4, A3, A2 and A1

Now consider Radius = PQ

R as centre cut an arc, and mark that point S

T as centre cut an arc, and mark that point U

V as centre cut an arc, and mark that point W

Y as centre cut an arc, and mark that point Z

Draw A4S intersecting AB at B4

Draw A3U intersecting AB at B3

Draw A2W intersecting AB at B2

Draw A1Z intersecting AB at B1