Question

Construct triangle xyz mXY=4.5cm mYZ=3.4cm mZX=5.6cm

draw one altitude from X to YZ

Answer 1

To construct triangle XYZ with the given dimensions and draw an altitude from X to YZ, follow these steps:

1. Draw a line segment XY of length 4.5 cm.
2. At point X, draw a ray in any direction.
3. With the compass set to a radius of 5.6 cm, draw an arc intersecting the ray at point A.
4. With the compass set to a radius of 3.4 cm, draw an arc from