Mathematics
Construct a triangle ABC in which base BC = 5.5 cm, AB = 6 cm and ∠ABC = 120°.
(i) Construct a circle circumscribing the triangle ABC.
(ii) Draw a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD so that D is equidistant from B and C.
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(i) Steps of construction :
Draw a line segment BC = 5.5 cm
From B draw a ray BX such that ∠XBC = 120°.
From B draw an arc of 6 cm cutting BX at A.
Join AC. ABC is the required triangle.
Construct perpendicular bisectors of AB and BC, such that they intersect at O.
With O as center and OA as radius draw a circle passing through A, B and C.
Hence, above is the required circumcircle of triangle ABC.
(ii) Steps of construction :
Draw perpendicular bisector of BC, such that it intersects the circle at D.
Join CD and AD. ABCD is the cyclic quadrilateral.
![Construct a triangle ABC in which base BC = 5.5 cm, AB = 6 cm and ∠ABC = 120°. (i) Construct a circle circumscribing the triangle ABC. (ii) Draw a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD so that D is equidistant from B and C. Constructions, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 10.](https://cdn1.knowledgeboat.com/img/cm10/q19-c19-ex-19-constructions-concise-maths-solutions-icse-class-10-538x464.png)
Hence, above is the required cyclic quadrilateral.
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