Mathematics
Using ruler and compasses, construct
(i) a triangle ABC in which AB = 5.5 cm, BC = 3.4 cm and CA = 4.9 cm.
(ii) the locus of points equidistant from A and C.
Locus
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Answer
(i) The figure below shows the constructed triangle ABC:
(ii) From figure we can see,
The locus of points A and C will be the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining A and C.
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