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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 the geometric term that would describe a ruler?
A straight edge
What is a vertical edge?
A vertical edge is A line that go straight up and down
Is straight edge a gang?
No. But there are straight edge "groups" that are a lot like gangs. But no, straight edge itself is not a gang, and a straight edge person is not a gang member.
What is a straight edge used for?
A straight edge is used for making perfectly straight lines when drawing. The straight edge is placed on the paper and you use the edge to draw against.
What is the difference between a math straight edge and a math ruler?
A ruler has markings, a straight edge does not. In "straight edge and compass" constructions, you are not allowed to mark the straight edge. Things that are impossible using only a straight edge and compass are possible if markings are allowed (for example, it's possible to trisect an angle using a marked straight edge).
Is vitamin water straight edge?
Yes, some people in the straight edge scene call vitamin water "straight edge water"
What is a thin strip of wood used to draw a straight edge?
A ruler or straight edge.
What is a straight edge?
a tattoo that has something to do with straight-edge, a subculture and lifestyle choice about not drinking, doing drugs or having casual sex. a straight-edge tattoo could be lyrics from an edge band or x's.
Which part of a cube is vertical?
Every edge that is pointing straight up and down is vertical.
Are there any sober punk bands?
Punk/hardcore bands who take an anti-drug stance (they typically object to people taking any kind of drugs, including prescription drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes) are called "straight edge." Some famous straight edge bands include: Minor Threat (who came up with the phrase "straight edge"), Down to Nothing, 7 Seconds, Youth of Today, Negative FX, Black My Heart, Gorilla Biscuits, Chain of Strength, etc., etc. See the Related Link below for more information on the Straight Edge movement and music.
What is a straight edge tattoo?
a tattoo that has something to do with straight-edge, a subculture and lifestyle choice about not drinking, doing drugs or having casual sex. a straight-edge tattoo could be lyrics from an edge band or x's.
Can you have fizzy drinks and be straight edge?
some say you can i mean i do it and i believe im straight edge
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.
