Question

construct an equilateral triangle with side 4.8 cm by using Euclid's postulate​

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Draw a line segment which is sufficiently long using ruler.

(ii) Locate points A and B on it such that AB=4.8cm.

(iii) With A as centre and radius 4.8cm , draw an arc(see figure)

(iv) With B as centre and radius 4.8cm, draw another arc cutting the previous arc at C.

(v) Join AC and BC Then ABC is the required triangle: