Question

Construct a right triangle with hypotenuse of length 6.2 cm and one side of length
3.5 cm. Measure the other side.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

To construct: A right angle triangle DEF where DF=6.2cm and EF=3.5cm

Steps of construction:

(a) Draw a line segment EF=3.5cm

(b) At point Q, draw EX⊥EF

(c) Taking F as centre and radius 6.2cm, draw an arc (Hypotenuse)

(d) This arc cuts the EX at point D

(e) Join DF

It is the right angled triangle DEF