Mathematics
Draw an angle ABC = 75°. Find a point P such that P is at a distance of 2 cm from AB and 1.5 cm from BC.
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Answer
Steps of construction :
Draw a ray BC.
At B, draw a ray BA making an angle of 75° with BC.
Draw a line l parallel to AB at a distance of 2 cm.
Draw another line m parallel to BC at a distance of 1.5 cm which intersects line l at P.
Hence, P is the required point.
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