Constructions

Question 1

What does it mean to construct in maths?

Answer 1

To construct in maths is to make an accurate drawing using only mathematical equipment

Question 2

What is a SSS triangle?

Answer 2

Side
Side
Side
Triangle

Question 3

What does it mean by SSS triangle?

Answer 3

You’re given 3 lengths of the sides of the triangle and you draw the triangle with the lengths of the sides given
Eg. (6cm, 9cm, 13cm)

Question 4

What is a SAS triangle?

Answer 4

Side
Angle
Side

Question 5

What does it mean by SAS triangle?

Answer 5

You’re given 2 sides of a trianlge and a angle and you draw he triangle with the 2 sides and use the angle to find out the 3rd side.
Eg. (4cm, 11cm, 70degrees)

Question 6

What is a RHS triangle?

Answer 6

Right-angle
Hypotonose
Side

Question 7

Example of RHS triangle

Answer 7

Hypotonose = 9cm
Right-angle
7cm

Question 8

What is a ASA triangle?

Answer 8

Angle
Side
Angle

Question 9

Example of ASA triangle

Answer 9

20 degrees
40 degrees
10cm

Question 10

What mathmartical equpimentt is used during constructions?

Answer 10

Pencil
Ruler
Compass
Protractor

Question 11

How do you carry out most constructions?

Answer 11

The longest side is most likely to be placed on the bottom.

You get your compass and place it against the ruler to whatever side you are given an then draw a mark
with that length.

Use the protractor the measure the angles.