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Mathematics

Construct a square ABCD in which each side = 5 cm.

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Steps of construction:

Draw a line segment AB = 5 cm.
Draw AX ⊥ AB.
From AX cut off AD = 5 cm.
With B as a center and radius 5 cm draw an arc.
With D as center and radius 5 cm draw another arc cutting the former arc at C.
Join BC and CD.

Construct a square ABCD in which each side = 5 cm. Chapterwise Revision (Stage 2), Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is the required square.

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