Question

Draw a line AB and take a point X on it. Using the ruler and set-square, draw a line perpendicular to AB and passing through X.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step 1 :

(i) Draw a line XY using ruler and mark a point A on it.

(ii) Draw AM=5cm with the help of a set square

Step 2 :

(i) Place the set square on the line segment XY

Step 3 :

(i) Pressing tightly the ruler, slide the set square along the ruler till the edge of the set square touches the point M.

(ii) Through M, draw a line MN along the edge.

(iii) MN is the required line parallel to XY through M.