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Constructions of Triangles

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · Mathematics

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Card 1Overview

What are the three new types of triangle constructions covered in this chapter?

Answer

1. Triangle with base, adjacent angle, and sum of remaining two sides 2. Triangle with base, adjacent angle, and difference of remaining two sides 3. Triangle with perimeter and two angles adjacent to

Card 2Theorems

State the Perpendicular Bisector Theorem.

Answer

1. Every point on the perpendicular bisector of a segment is equidistant from its end points. 2. Every point equidistant from the end points of a segment is on the perpendicular bisector of the segmen

Card 3Basic Principles

How many conditions are required to construct a triangle?

Answer

Three conditions are required to construct a triangle. Out of the three sides and three angles of a triangle, at least three independent pieces of information must be given to uniquely determine the t

Card 4Construction Principles

What property is frequently used in triangle constructions involving intersections?

Answer

If a point is on two different lines, then it is the intersection of the two lines. This property helps us locate specific points during construction by finding where two geometric conditions meet.

Card 5Previous Knowledge

List the triangle constructions learned in previous standards.

Answer

1. Triangle when three sides are given (SSS) 2. Triangle when base and two adjacent angles are given (ASA) 3. Triangle when two sides and included angle are given (SAS) 4. Right-angled triangle when h

Card 6Construction I

In Construction I, what is the key insight for locating point A when given base BC, angle B, and AB + AC?

Answer

Since BD = AB + AC and A lies on ray BD, we have BA + AD = BA + AC, which means AD = AC. Therefore, point A lies on the perpendicular bisector of segment CD, and A is found at the intersection of ray

Card 7Construction I

What is Construction I used for?

Answer

Construction I is used to construct a triangle when its base, an angle adjacent to the base, and the sum of the lengths of the remaining two sides are given.

Card 8Construction I

Step 1-3: How do you start Construction I for triangle ABC with BC = 6.3 cm, ∠B = 75°, and AB + AC = 9 cm?

Answer

Step 1: Draw segment BC of length 6.3 cm Step 2: Draw ray BP such that m∠PBC = 75° Step 3: Mark point D on ray BP such that d(B,D) = 9 cm

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