Construct triangle PQR such that PQ = 7cm, QR = 6cm and RP = 5cm.

      

Construct triangle PQR such that PQ = 7cm, QR = 6cm and RP = 5cm.
(a) Construct the locus of point X which is equidistant from Q and R.
(b) Construct the locus of M which is equidistant from PR and QR.
Mark with letter M the point where this locus meets PQ. Measure QM.
(c) Construct the locus of Y such that PY = 4cm.
(d) Shade the region in which T lies given that

  

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sharon kalunda answered the question on April 25, 2019 at 10:14

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