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This question asks to draw a scale drawing of the land. As an AI, I cannot physically draw, but I can provide you with the step-by-step instructions to create the scale drawing yourself using the given measurements. A scale drawing represents a real object or area with accurate proportions, but at a reduced or enlarged size. You will need a ruler, a protractor (or set square for perpendicular lines), and a pencil. Step 1: Choose a suitable scale. First, determine the total length of the baseline AB. The segments along the baseline are 16 + 28 + 12 = 56 units. For example, if you choose a scale of 1 cm = 5 units, then the baseline AB on your drawing would be 56 ÷ 5 = 11.2 cm long. All other measurements would also be divided by 5. Step 2: Draw the baseline AB. Draw a straight horizontal line segment on your paper. Label the left end A and the right end B. The length of this line should correspond to the total length of the baseline (56 units) according to your chosen scale. Step 3: Mark the offset points along the baseline. Measure and mark the following points along the baseline AB from point A: • At 16 units from A (e.g., 16 ÷ 5 = 3.2 cm if using the 1:5 scale). Let's call this point A_1. • At 16 + 28 = 44 units from A (e.g., 44 ÷ 5 = 8.8 cm if using the 1:5 scale). Let's call this point A_2. • At 16 + 10 = 26 units from A (e.g., 26 ÷ 5 = 5.2 cm if using the 1:5 scale). Let's call this point A_3. Step 4: Draw the offsets perpendicular to the baseline. From each marked point on the baseline, draw a line segment perpendicular to the baseline, representing the offset. Ensure you draw them on the correct side (left or right) as indicated in the diagram. • From A_1 (16 units from A), draw a perpendicular line segment 8 units long to the left to locate point Q. (e.g., 8 ÷ 5 = 1.6 cm). • From A_2 (44 units from A), draw a perpendicular line segment 16 units long to the left to locate point P. (e.g., 16 ÷ 5 = 3.2 cm). • From A_1 (16 units from A), draw a perpendicular line segment 18 units long to the right to locate point R. (e.g., 18 ÷ 5 = 3.6 cm). • From A_3 (26 units from A), draw a perpendicular line segment 32 units long to the right to locate point S. (e.g., 32 ÷ 5 = 6.4 cm). Step 5: Connect the points to form the outline of the land. Connect the points in the following order to complete the boundary of the land: A to Q, Q to P, P to B, B to S, S to R, and finally R back to A. The resulting drawing will be a scale representation of the land. 3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.