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it was started in the 80's by a Washington d.c. punk/hardcore band called minor threat. listen to: "straight edge" by minor threat.
however, the x's came from the venues, at the time, were pubs and anyone underage would be marked with an "x" on their hand. eventually people started doing it themselves and some still do today.
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What is straight edge in math terms?
A straight edge is basically another name for a ruler, or it could be anything that makes straight lines.
An instrument used to construct straight lines?
A straight-edge
What is it called when you use a geometric figure the figure is created with you soon to all such as a ruler straight edge compass or?
A geometrical construction can be made with with a straight edge and a compass.
How do you construct an angle of 127.5?
With a protractor and a straight edge
What is a geometric term for a ruler?
A ruler can be classed as a straight edge.
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