ConstructionHard3 marks
Construct a regular hexagon of side 5 cm. Hence construct all its lines of symmetry and name them.
Topic: Geometrical construction
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Answer
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Exam answer
- Draw AF measuring 5 cm using a ruler.
Explanation
- (a) Steps of construction:
- Draw AF measuring 5 cm using a ruler.
- With A as the centre and radius equal to AF, draw an arc above AF.
- With F as the centre, and same radius cut the previous arc at Z
- With Z as the centre, and same radius draw a circle passing through A and F.
- With A as the centre and same radius, draw an arc to cut the circle above AF at B.
- With B as the centre and same radius, draw ar arc to cut the circle at C.
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