I’m learning about vertical and adjacent angles and it is telling me to use a protractor to measure but I don’t have one



Answer :

Answer:

No worries! You can still measure angles without a protractor using some creative methods. Here are a couple of ways:

Using a Ruler and a Calculator

Draw a Right Triangle: Connect the two rays of the angle to form a right triangle. This means drawing a vertical line from one ray to the other.

Measure the Sides: Use a ruler to measure the lengths of the adjacent side (base) and the opposite side (height) of the triangle.

Calculate the Angle: Use the tangent function. The formula is:tan(θ)=adjacentopposite

Then, use a calculator to find the angle:θ=tan−1(adjacentopposite)

Using Paper

Create a Paper Protractor: Fold a piece of paper to create a right angle (90 degrees). Fold it again to create 45 degrees, and keep folding to get smaller angles.

Estimate the Angle: Place the paper on the angle you want to measure and estimate based on the folds.

Understanding Vertical and Adjacent Angles

Vertical Angles: These are the angles opposite each other when two lines cross. They are always equal.

Adjacent Angles: These are angles that share a common side and a common vertex but do not overlap.

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