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Construct a line CD through point O, parallel to jlnevAS.

Solution

Place a set square on line AB
and a ruler at the shorter side
of the set square. Slide the set square along the Add in the arrow heads to show
ruler. that line CD is parallel to line
Use the edge of the set square AB.
to draw the line CD through
point O.
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Q Construct a line PQ parallel to line AB such that they are 4 cm apart. >4-

Q Construct a line XZ through point Y,
parallel to line CD.

Q In the figure, M/V//OP and/WN1 Q/?.
a) On the figure, use the correct notation to show the parallel line segments.
b) On the figure, use the correct notation to show the perpendicular line segments.
c) Use a ruler. Measure the distance between MN and OP.
What does this tell you about the relationship between line MN and line OP?
d) Use a protractor to confirm that line OP is perpendicular to line QR.
Q Construct each of the following lines on a piece of blank paper.

a) EFIGH
b) JK1 LM such that WneJK is 60 mm long and line LM is 55 mm long.
c) UV/f WX
d) MNH OP such that line MN and line OP are each 50 mm long, and line MA/is 30 mm from line OP.