Question

Draw a line segment of length 9 cm using ruler and compass. Divide this line segment into three equal parts.

Answer 1

Steps of construction:

1. Draw a line segment AB = 9 cm.

2. Make any acute angle at A.

3. Starting from A as centre and any convenient radius set off three equal distances.

4. Join the third arc to B.

5. Then we will draw line segments parallel to EB.

Hence AC = CD = DB = 3 cm each.