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Drawing angles

You can use a protractor, pencil and ruler to draw an angle that you have been given.

Follow these steps to draw the angle \(PQR = 60 ^\circ \)

1. Draw the line QR.

QR line diagram

2. Place your protractor on the line QR. Ensure that the centre of your protractor is over the point Q. Make a mark at \(60^\circ\).

Protractor diagram

3. Remove the protractor and join Q to the \(60^\circ\) mark. Label this point P.

PQR line diagram

4. If necessary, mark the angle.

PQR = 60掳 diagram