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| how to draw Right Triangles using calculated lengths |
Probably the most frequent means of drawing a right triangle is when the length of the sides of the right triangle have been calculated, and those dimensions are used to lay out the triangle.
For instance, you know a 45° right triangle with a leg length of 4" is needed. You also know that the legs of a 45° right triangle are perpendicular and are equal in length.
This knowledge is used in drawing that triangle.
First: Use a framing square or a compass to draw perpendicular lines.
Second: Set the dimension of your compass for 4" and mark both lines from the vertex of the 90° angle.
Third: Connect the points and you will have drawn a 45° right triangle.
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