Question

S3. Construct an isosceles triangle with a base of length 8 cm and the equal sides measuring 5 cm each.​

Answer 1

construction:-

• Draw line BC 8cm
• Use compass to measure 5 cm from a ruler.
• Take centre as point A and construct an arc on one side of the base.

Now,

• taking centre as B with same measurement,
• cut the previous arc, to obtain a point C.
• Join AC and BC

$\mathcal{BE \: BRAINLY}$

Answer 2

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Draw line BC 8cm

Use compass to measure 5 cm from a ruler.

Take centre as point A and construct an arc on one side of the base.

Now,

taking centre as B with same measurement,

cut the previous arc, to obtain a point C.

Join AC and BC