Question

2. Draw a line segment PQ equal to 7 cm. Using ruler and compasses, obtain a line
segment of length PQ. Measure each part.
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Answer 1

1. Draw segment PQ of length 7 cm.

1. Draw segment PQ of length 7 cm.2. Mark two arcs of same radius but greater than 3.5 cm from points P and Q respectively on both sides of PQ.

1. Draw segment PQ of length 7 cm.2. Mark two arcs of same radius but greater than 3.5 cm from points P and Q respectively on both sides of PQ.3. Join the intersection points of the arcs which will give the perpendicular bisector of PQ.