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4. Label the angles as shown in the diagram below;

angles A to D.

5. Using your protractor, measure the angles A to
D.

You will discover that A is equal to C and B is equal to
D. This is a result of having parallel lines – in the

diagram you will notice a number of angles at each

intercept is the same.

Exercise 2-7

Drawing parallel lines using your compasses.

1. Draw a horizontal line 12 cm long.
2. Mark a point above the line where you want

your parallel to be.

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