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YouTube Video Description
Title: How to Construct a Triangle with 3 Given Sides | Compass & Ruler Geometry | Step-by-Step Guide
Description:
Hey everyone, and welcome to our channel! In this tutorial, we'll learn the fundamental geometry skill of constructing a triangle when you only know the lengths of its three sides. This method, often called the SSS (Side-Side-Side) construction, is super easy and only requires a ruler, a compass, and a pencil.
We'll walk through the exact steps shown in the textbook, using the example of a triangle with sides 4 cm, 5 cm, and 6 cm. Forget guesswork and trial-and-error with a ruler; we'll show you the efficient and accurate way using the power of intersecting arcs!
This video is perfect for students in Grade 7 or anyone who wants a refresher on basic geometric constructions.
(Video Timestamps)
0:00 - Introduction: Why is this construction important?
1:15 - Tools you'll need (Ruler, Compass, Pencil)
2:00 - Step 1: Drawing the Base
3:10 - Step 2: Constructing the First Arc (The logic of a circle)
4:45 - Step 3: Constructing the Second Arc to find the vertex
6:00 - Step 4: Joining the Vertices to form the triangle
7:25 - Verifying the side lengths
8:30 - Practice Problems for you to try!
What You'll Learn in This Video:
The logical principle behind using a compass to measure and transfer lengths.
A step-by-step method to construct any triangle when given the lengths of its three sides (e.g., sides of 4 cm, 5 cm, and 6 cm).
Why the intersection of two arcs gives you the precise location of the third vertex of the triangle.
How to construct different types of triangles like scalene, isosceles, and equilateral triangles.
Step-by-Step Construction Guide (Example: Sides 4 cm, 5 cm, 6 cm)
We want to construct a triangle, let's call it △ABC, with side lengths AB=4 cm, AC=5 cm, and BC=6 cm.
Step 1: Draw the Base
Choose one of the sides to be your base. Let's pick the 4 cm side.
Use your ruler to draw a line segment, and label its endpoints A and B. So, AB=4 cm.
Step 2: Draw the First Arc from Point A
The third vertex, C, must be 5 cm away from point A.
Set your compass width to 5 cm using your ruler.
Place the sharp point of the compass on vertex A and draw a long arc. Every point on this arc is exactly 5 cm away from A.
Step 3: Draw the Second Arc from Point B
We also know that vertex C must be 6 cm away from point B.
Now, set your compass width to 6 cm.
Place the compass point on vertex B and draw another arc that intersects the first one.
Step 4: Locate the Third Vertex and Complete the Triangle
The point where the two arcs cross is your third vertex, C! Why? Because this is the only point that is both 5 cm from A and 6 cm from B.
Use your ruler to draw a straight line connecting A to C and B to C.
Voila! You have successfully constructed △ABC with the exact side lengths required.
Practice Problems
Now it's your turn! Pause the video and try to construct triangles with the following side lengths (all units are in cm):
(a) 4, 4, 6 (This will be an isosceles triangle!)
(b) 3, 4, 5 (What kind of triangle is this? Hint: Check the angles!)
(c) 1, 5, 5
(d) 4, 6, 8
(e) 3.5, 3.5, 3.5 (This will be an equilateral triangle!)
Share your results in the comments below!
Key Concepts Mentioned:
Equilateral Triangle: A triangle where all three sides are of equal length.
Isosceles Triangle: A triangle with two sides of equal length.
Scalene Triangle: A triangle where all three sides have different lengths (like our main example).
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