Question

Construct a triangle DEF such that DE = 5 cm, EF = 6 cm, and DF = 7 cm.
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Answer 1

construction steps

• First draw a line measuring 5 cm with the help of scale and name it DE.

• Then measure 6cm on compass and cut an arc from E.

• Now, measure 7cm on compass and cut an arc from D.

• Draw a line from point E and D to where the arc cut each other.

• Name the point where arcs cut each other F.