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Question
Construct traingle ABC, when : AC = 4.5 cm, BC = 6 cm and ∠C = 60°.
Solution
Steps of Construction:
(1) Draw a line AC = 4.5 cm.
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(2) With the help of compasses, construct ∠ACB = 60°.
(3) With C as centre, draw an arc of 6 cm radius, which cuts CB at C.
(4) Join B and A.
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