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Draw a line AB = 5 cm. Mark a point Con AB such that AC = 3 cm. Using a ruler and a compass only, construct a circle of radius 2,5 cm passing thrpough A AND C.
construct two tangents to the circle from the external point B. Measure and record the length of the tangents.

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