Question

construction: Rhombus BEST
BE = 4.5 cm
ET= 6 cm​

Answer 1

Answer:

(iv) Rhombus BEST

BE = 4.5 cm

ET = 6 cm

Solution:

We know that all sides of a rhombus are of the same measure. Hence, BE = ES = ST = TB The rough sketch of the rhombus BEST can be drawn as follows.

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NCERT Solution For Class 8 Maths Chapter 4 Image 14(1) ∆ BET can be constructed by using the given measurements as follows.

(2) Vertex S is 4.5 cm away from vertex E and also from vertex T. Therefore, while taking E and T as centres, draw arcs of 4.5 cm radius, which will be intersecting each other at point S.

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(3) Join S to E and T.

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BEST is the required rhombus.

Step-by-step explanation: