1. A Straight Line Carmelo Ellul Head of Department (Mathematics)
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Carmelo Ellul
Head of Department (Mathematics)

2. A Straight Line Task: Construct a line XY of length 5.9 cm. Task:
Construct a line more than 5.9 cm long (about 8 cm).
Mark a point on the line. Label it X.
On a ruler measure a radius of 5.9 cm. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 cm
Centre X draw an arc to cut the line.
Label the point of intersection Y.
Write down the length of the line. X
5.9 cm Y

3. A Straight Line Task: Construct a line XY of length 5.9 cm.
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Task: Construct a line XY of length 5.9 cm.
Construct a line more than 5.9 cm long (about 8 cm).
Mark a point on the line. Label it X.
On a ruler measure a radius of 5.9 cm.
Centre X draw an arc to cut the line.
Label the point of intersection Y.
Write down the length of the line. X
5.9 cm Y