Mathematics
Draw a line AB = 6 cm. Draw the locus of all points which are equidistant from A and B.
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We know that locus of points equidistant from two points is the perpendicular bisector of the line joining the two points.
Steps of construction :
Draw a line segment AB = 6 cm.
Draw perpendicular bisector LM of AB.
Hence, LM is the required locus.
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