Question

Draw a line segment AB of 7 cm and construct a perpendicular
bisector of AB.
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Answer 1

Steps of construction:

(i) Draw a line segment AB = 7 cm.

(ii) With A as centre and radius more than half of AB, draw arcs, one on each side of AB.

(iii) With B as centre and same radius as before, draw arcs, cutting the previously drawn arcs at X and Y respectively.

(iv) Now join XY, meeting AB at O.

Thus, XY is the perpendicular bisector of AB.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Draw a line segment AB = 7cm

2. Using a compass, draw a perpendicular bisector PQ intersecting AB at M