Question

Construct a triangle XYZ with the given conditions.

An isosceles triangle with equal sides 4.6 cm and third side 6.5 cm

Answer 1

Construction:

Step 1: Drawn a line. Marked X and Y on the line such that XY = 6.5 cm.

Step 2: With X as centre, drawn an arc of radius 4.6 cm above the line XY.

Step 3: with Y as centre, drawn an arc of radius 4.6 cm to intersect arc drawn in steps.

Marked the point of intersection as Z.

Step 4: Joined XZ and YZ.

Now XYZ is the required triangle.