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Draw a line segment of length 6.4 cm and construct its axis of symmetry (use ruler and compass).
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The axis of symmetry of a line segment is its perpendicular bisector.
Steps:
Draw a line segment of length 6.4 cm.
With A as centre and any suitable radius , draw arcs on each side of .
With B as centre and the same radius, draw arcs on each side of to cut the previous arcs at C and D.
Draw line CD.
Hence, CD is the required axis of symmetry (perpendicular bisector) of line segment .
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