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Question
CBSEENMA7000927

Construct the right angled ΔPQR, where m∠Q = 90°, QR = 8 cm and PR = 10 cm

Solution

A rough sketch of ΔPQR is as follows.

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The steps of construction are as follows.

(i) Draw a line segment QR of length 8 cm.

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(ii) At point Q, draw a ray QX making 90º with QR.

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(iii) Taking R as centre, draw an arc of 10 cm radius to intersect ray QX at point P.

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(iv) Join P to R. ΔPQR is the required right-angled triangle.

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