Scribd
Upload
151 views6 pages

Construction - Kerr

This document provides instructions for constructing different types of quadrilaterals given certain parameters: 1) A quadrilateral is constructed given one side length, two adjacent side lengths, the diagonal between those sides, and the remaining side length. 2) Another is constructed given two adjacent side lengths, the two diagonals, and the remaining side lengths. 3) A third is constructed given two adjacent side lengths, two included angles, and the remaining side length. 4) A fourth is constructed given two adjacent side lengths, three angles, and the remaining side length. 5) A fifth is constructed given all four side lengths and one included angle. Steps are provided for constructing each type of quadrilateral.

Uploaded by

K Beckford-thomas
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
151 views6 pages

Construction - Kerr

This document provides instructions for constructing different types of quadrilaterals given certain parameters: 1) A quadrilateral is constructed given one side length, two adjacent side lengths, the diagonal between those sides, and the remaining side length. 2) Another is constructed given two adjacent side lengths, the two diagonals, and the remaining side lengths. 3) A third is constructed given two adjacent side lengths, two included angles, and the remaining side length. 4) A fourth is constructed given two adjacent side lengths, three angles, and the remaining side length. 5) A fifth is constructed given all four side lengths and one included angle. Steps are provided for constructing each type of quadrilateral.

Uploaded by

K Beckford-thomas
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 6

1. Construct a quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = 4.8 cm, BC = 4.

3 cm, CD =
3.6 cm, AD = 4.2 cm and diagonal AC = 6 cm.

Solution:

First we draw a rough sketch of quadrilateral ABCD and write down its
dimensions, as shown.

We may divide it into two triangles, namely ∆ABC and ∆ACD. (Rough Sketch)

Steps of Construction:

6Save

Step 1: Draw AB = 4.8 cm.

Step 2: With A as center and radius equal to 6 cm, draw an arc.

Step 3: With B as center and radius equal to 4.3 cm, draw another arc, cutting
the previous arc at C.

Step4: Join BC.

Step 5: With A as center and radius equal to 4.2 cm, draw an arc.
Step 6: With C as center and radius equal to 3.6 cm, draw another arc, cutting
the previous arc at D.

Step 7: Join AD and CD.

Then, ABCD is the required quadrilateral.

II. Construction of quadrilaterals when three sides and two diagonals are given:

. Construct a quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = 4 cm BC = 3.8 cm, AD = 3 cm,


diagonal AC = 5 cm and diagonal BD = 4.6 cm.

6Save

Solution:

First we draw a rough sketch of quadrilateral ABCD and write down its
dimensions, as shown.

We may divide it into two triangles, namely ∆ABC and ∆ABD. (Rough Sketch)
→

Steps of Construction:
6Save

Step 1: Draw AB = 4 cm.

Step 2: With A as center and radius equal to 5 cm, draw an arc.

Step 3: With B as center and radius equal to 3.8 cm, draw another arc, cutting
the previous arc at C.

Step 4: Join BC.

Step 5: With A as center and radius equal to 3 cm, draw an arc.

Step 6: With B as center and radius equal to 4.6 cm draw another arc, cutting
the previous arc at D.

Step 7: Join AD and CD.

Then, ABCD is the required quadrilateral.

III. Construction of quadrilaterals when three sides and two included angles are
given:

3. Construct a quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = 3.6 cm, ∠ABC = 80°, BC = 4


cm, ∠BAD = 120° and AD = 5 cm.
6Save

Solution:

First we draw a rough sketch of quadrilateral ABCD and write down its
dimensions, as shown (Rough Sketch) →
Steps of Construction:

6Save

Step 1: Draw AB = 3.6 cm.

Step 2: Make ∠ABX = 80°.

Step 3: With B as center and radius equal to 4 cm, draw an arc, cutting BX at
C.

Step 4: Make ∠BAY = 120°.

Step 5: With A as center and 5 cm as radius, draw an arc, cutting AY at


D. Step 6: Join CD.

Then, ABCD is the required quadrilateral.

IV. Construction of quadrilaterals when two adjacent sides and three angles are
given:

4. Construct a quadrilateral PQRS in which PQ = 4.5 cm ∠PQR = 120°, QR = 3.8


cm, ∠QRS = 100° and ∠QPS = 60°.
6Save

Solution:

First we draw a rough sketch of quadrilateral PQRS and write down its
dimensions, as shown.
(Rough Sketch) →
Steps of Construction:

6Save

Step 1: Draw PQ = 4.5 cm.

Step 2: Make ∠PQX = 120°.

Step 3: With Q as center and radius 3.8 cm, draw an arc, cutting QX at R. Join
QR.

Step 4: Make ∠QRY = 100°.

Step 5: ∠QPZ = 60° so that PZ and RY intersect each other at the point S.

Then, PQRS is the required quadrilateral.


V. Construction of quadrilaterals when four sides and one angle are given:

5. Construct a quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = 3.8 cm, BC = 3.4cm, CD = 4.5


cm, AD = 5cm and ∠B = 80°.
6Save

Solution:

First we draw a rough sketch of quadrilateral ABCD and write down its
dimensions, as shown.
(Rough Sketch) →

Steps of Construction:

6Save

Step 1: Draw AB = 3.8 cm.

Step 2: Make ∠ABX = 80°.

Step 3: From B, set off BC = 3.4 cm.

Step 4: With A as center and radius equal to 5 cm draw an arc.

Step 5: With C as center and radius equal to 4.5 cm, draw another arc, cutting
the previous arc at D.

Step 6: Join AD and CD.

Then ABCD is the required quadrilateral.

You might also like