Measuring Angles with a Protractor

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What is an obtuse angle?

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An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How do you measure an angle with a protractor?

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To measure an angle with a protractor, align the baseline of the protractor with one side of the angle, ensuring the center point of the protractor is at the vertex of the angle. Then, read the measurement where the other side of the angle intersects the protractor scale.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

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What is the measurement of a right angle?

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A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the measurement of a straight angle?

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A straight angle measures exactly 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the difference between acute and obtuse angles?

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An acute angle measures less than 90 degrees, while an obtuse angle measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What type of angle measures exactly 0 degrees?

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A zero angle measures exactly 0 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a reflex angle?

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A reflex angle is an angle that measures more than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How can you identify an angle greater than 90 degrees?

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An angle greater than 90 degrees is classified as an obtuse angle. You can identify it by measuring it with a protractor.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the sum of angles in a triangle?

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The sum of the interior angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the complementary angle of a 30-degree angle?

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The complementary angle of a 30-degree angle is a 60-degree angle, as complementary angles sum to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5