Draw an angle $ABC =70^o$. Through point $C$ draw a line parallel to $AB$.
Given: An angle $ABC =70^o$.
To do: To draw an angle $ABC =70^o$ and through point $C$ to draw a line parallel to $AB$.
Solution:
Steps of construction:
1. Draw a ray $BY$.
2. On point $B$, using protractor draw an angle $\angle ABY=70^o$.
3. Mark a point $C$ on $BY$.
4. Similarly, on point $C$, draw an angle $\angle XCY=70^o$.
5. $XC||AB$.
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