How to use a set square to draw perpendicular lines


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With a line 7 cm long. Use a set square and a ruler and draw perpendicular lines at both ends

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Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Question,

Steps of construction:

  • Step I - Draw a line segment AB = 7 cm with the help ruler.
  • Step II - with vertex A, by using compass take more than half of AB and draw arcs, one on each side of AB.
  • Step III - with vertex B, by using a compass with the same length, cut the previous arcs at X and Y respectively.
  • Step IV - with help of the ruler join the points X and Y Thus XY is the perpendicular bisector of line AB.

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