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Question
Construct an equilateral triangle ABC of side 6 cm.
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Solution
Steps of construction:
Step I: Draw a line segment AB = 6 cm.
Step II: Draw an arc of radius 6 cm from point A.
Step III: Now, draw another arc of radius 6 cm from point B to cut previous arc at C.
Step IV: Join A to C and B to C.
Hence, ΔABC is the required triangle.
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