Question
Class 7MathematicsPractical Geometry

Draw an isosceles right-angled triangle whose hypotenuse is 5.8 cm.

Verified Answer

Right angled triangle is an isosceles triangle

Each of its acute angles =90/2= 45°

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Steps of construction:

(i) Draw AB = 5.8 cm.

(ii) Construct ∠A = 45° and ∠B = 45° to meet each other at C.

(iii) ∠C = 180° – (45° + 45°) = 90°

(iv) ΔACB is the required isosceles right angle triangle.