Department of Mathematics Education
EMT 469
Given the following segments a, c, and h(a), construct a triangle:
Begin the construction by constructing a line upon which to build the
triangle. Construct a perpendicular to this line and call the intersection
point P. Now copy h(a) onto the first line constructed and call its intersection
point Q.
Now from Q strike an arc on the line perpendicular to the line on which
it lies and call its intersection point R. Then from R copy the side "a"
onto the line incident to R and call its point S.
Now draw the segment SQ.
Thus, the triangle is constructed.
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