A Straight Line

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A Straight Line
A powerpoint presentation by Carmelo Ellul Head
of Department (Mathematics)
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A Straight Line
Task Construct a line XY of length 5.9 cm.
Task

• Construct a line more than 5.9 cm long (about 8
  cm).

• Mark a point on the line. Label it X.

• On a ruler measure a radius of 5.9 cm.

• Centre X draw an arc to cut the line.

• Label the point of intersection Y.

• Write down the length of the line.

X
Y
5.9 cm
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A Straight Line
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Task Construct a line XY of length 5.9 cm.

• Construct a line more than 5.9 cm long (about 8
  cm).

• Mark a point on the line. Label it X.

• On a ruler measure a radius of 5.9 cm.

• Centre X draw an arc to cut the line.

• Label the point of intersection Y.

• Write down the length of the line.

X
Y
5.9 cm