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Place a Dining Table Exactly in the Centre

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Orienting Yourself: The Use of Coordinates · Exploring Reiaan’s room · 4:10

You'll learn: Extend the room plan, identify dining-room corners and use equal margins for a centred table.

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Place a Dining Table Exactly in the Centre

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Place a Dining Table Exactly in the Centre

You'll learn: Extend the room plan, identify dining-room corners and use equal margins for a centred table.

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