Protractor Angles

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What is a protractor?

Back

A protractor is a tool used to measure angles in degrees.

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How do you measure an angle using a protractor?

Back

Align the baseline of the protractor with one side of the angle, then read the degree measurement where the other side intersects the protractor.

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What is the range of degrees that a protractor can measure?

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A protractor can measure angles from 0° to 180°.

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What is an acute angle?

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An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90°.

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What is a right angle?

Back

A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90°.

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What is an obtuse angle?

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

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What is a straight angle?

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A straight angle is an angle that measures exactly 180°.

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How do you round an angle to the nearest 10 degrees?

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Look at the last digit of the angle measurement. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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How do you round an angle to the nearest 5 degrees?

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Look at the last digit of the angle measurement. If it's 3 or more, round up; if it's less than 3, round down.

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What is the measure of a 50° angle rounded to the nearest 10 degrees?

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The measure is 50°.