Question

Construct a rectangle whose one diagonal is 7 cm and one side is 4 cm. Measure the other side​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Diagonal=7 cm and length of one side =4 cm.

Steps for construction

Step 1 : Draw a rough diagram and mark the given measurements.

Step 2 : Draw a line segment AB=4 cm.

Step 3 : Construct

BX

⊥

AB

.

Step 4 : With A as centre, draw an arc of radius 7 cm which cuts

BX

at C.

Step 5 : With BC as radius draw an arc above

AB

with A as centre.

Step 6 : With C as centre, and 4 cm as radiusdraw an arc to cut the previous arc at D.

Step 7 : Join

AD

and

CD

.ABCD is the required rectangle.

Step 8 : Measure the length of BC.BC=l=5.8 cm