Construct an equilateral triangle of side $5.5\ cm$.



Given: An equilateral triangle of side $5.5\ cm$.

To do: To construct an equilateral triangle of side $5.5\ cm$.

Steps of construction: 

  • Draw a line segment $BC$ of length $5.5\ cm$.
  • Cut an arc of radius $5\ cm$ from point $B$ and an arc of $5.5\ cm$ from point $C$.
  • Name the point of intersection of arcs as point $A$. 
  • Now, join $AC$ and $BC$.

$\Delta ABC$ is the required triangle.

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