ConstructionModerate1 mark
10(iii)
Use ruler and compass to answer this question. Construct ∠ABC = 90°, where AB = 6 cm, BC = 8 cm.
Construct the locus of points which are equidistant from BA and BC.
Topic: Loci
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Answer
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Exam answer
Construct the angle bisector of ∠ABC.
Explanation
Points equidistant from the arms BA and BC lie on the angle bisector.
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