Draw a line segment AB of length 7cm. Taking A as centre,draw a circle of radius 3cm and taking B as centre, draw another circle if radius 2 cm. Construct tangents to each circle from the centre of the other circle.

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Step1=Draw line AB 7cmStep2=Draw a circle of radius 3cm from point AStep3=Draw a circle of radius 2cm from point BStep4=Now bisect the line AB which cuts AB at GStep5=Now take length of AG=GB with compass and mark arc both circle at C , D , E , FStep6=Now join A to E , A to F , B to C , B to DSo AE , AF , BC , BD is required tangents


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