Constructing trianglesConstructing a triangle using a compass

Learn how to construct triangles using a pencil, a piece of paper, a ruler, a protractor and a compass.

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Constructing a triangle using a compass

You may be required to construct a triangle given \({3}\) sides (SSS). To do this you will need a ruler and a compass, but not a protractor as you do not have any information about the angles.

The method involves drawing arcs with a compass, from the ends of the given line, to meet at the third vertex of the triangle.

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