Form 1 [CHAPTER 10: CONSTRUCTIONS]

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Chapter 10: Constructions 10.1 Constructing a triangle given 3 sides. (SSS)

Leave enough room above the line to complete the shape.

Do not rub out your construction lines. They show your method.

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Exercise: Construct a triangle XYZ where XY = 6 cm, XZ = 8 cm, and YZ = 10 cm. Measure the angles of the triangle. What type of triangle is it?

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10.2 Constructing a triangle given 1 side and 2 angles. (ASA)

Exercise: Construct triangle ABC, where AB = 11 cm, angle A = 35, angle B = 42.

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10.3 Constructing a triangle given 2 sides and 1 angle. (SAS)

Exercise: Construct triangle PQR where PQ = 12 cm, PR = 7 cm and angle P = 35.

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10.4 Constructing quadrilaterals using these properties. Construct the quadrilateral as shown in the diagram:

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