Angles
An angle is defined as the space formed when two arms or two lines meet or intersect. When
two arms meet, two angles are formed; one internal angle and one external angle. On the other
hand, when two lines intersect, four angles are formed.
Parts of an Angle
(a) Vertex
(b) Arms
Types of Angles
1. Acute Angle – measures less than 90°.
2. Obtuse Angle – measures more than 90° but less than 180°.
3. Right Angle – measures 90°.
4. Straight Angle or Straight Line – a line extending or moving continuously in one
direction, not curved or bent. It measures 180°.
5. Reflex Angle – measures more than 180° but less than 360°.
6. Complete Angle or Circle – measures 360°
Drawing an Angle with the Aid of a Protractor
Draw an Angle of 50°
1. Draw the line DBC.
2. Place the protractor on center B and line up with DC.
3. Make a light pencil mark against the angle figure to be drawn i.e., 50°.
4. Draw a line from point B of the baseline through the pencil mark. Name the new point A.
Angle ABC is equal to 50° or
∠ ABC = 50° or
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Angle Notation B = 50°
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ABC = 50°
x° = 50°