Question

Construct the right triangle PQR whose perpendicular sides are 4.5 cm and 6 cm. Also
locate its circumcentre and draw the circumcircle.

Answer 1

Draw a line segment and mark point A

 

Measure 6.5cm and mark point B

 

Construct 90 degrees at point A, measure 4.5cm and mark point C

 

To locate the circumcentre, bisect side BC and side AB – The point where the two bisector intersect is the circumcentre, O

 

Use centre O to draw the circumcircle.