To draw a segment whose length is the difference of the lengths of the two segments.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The two segments as shown below:
Draw:
Take the compass and put one end at the left of the smaller segment JK and one end at the right end as shown below.
Now, hold the compass and put one end of the compass at the left end of the segment GH and make mark on the segment GH where the other end of the compass is pointing.
Thus, the difference of the two segments can be drawn as shown below.
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