Question

Draw a line segment AB of length 9cm. With A and B as centres, draw

circles of radius 5cm and 3cm respectively. Construct tangents to each circle

from the centre of the other circle​

Answer 1

Steps of Construction:

Step I: A line segment AB of 9 cm is drawn.

Step II: With A as centre and radius equal to 5 cm, a circle is drawn which cut the line at point O.

Step III: With B as a centre and radius equal to 3 cm, a circle is drawn.

Step IV: With O as a centre and OA as a radius, a circle is drawn which intersect the previous two circles at P, Q and R, S.

Step V: AP, AQ, BR and BS are joined.

Thus, AP, AQ, BR and BS are the required tangents.

Answer 2

*Step by Step explanation *