Construct a convex octagon with four right angles. It probably says a lot about me as a teacher that I assign problems like this. I watch as students try to arrange the right angles consecutively.

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A technician often has to sketch or design ductwork and the other parts of an HVAC system. Sometimes you have to sketch the room or building you are working with. This means working with lines, angles ...