Question

Draw a line segment mn=7cm. Take a point o on mn such that mo=3cm through o draw a line op perpendicular to mn

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Step I: We draw line L and take a point M on it.

Step II: Using a ruler and a compass, we mark a point N, 7cm from M, on the line L. MN is the required line segment of 7 cm.

Step III: Again, we mark a point P, which is 3 cm from M, in the direction of N

Step IV: With P as centre, take a radius of 3 cm and construct an arc intersecting the line L at two points M and E.

Step V: With M and E as centres, take a radius of 5 cm and construct two arcs intersecting each other at R.

Step VI: We join PR and extend it. PR is the required line, which is perpendicular to MN.