👉 Protracting is a method of drawing straight lines on a coordinate plane using a ruler. It involves drawing a line segment from one point to another on the coordinate plane, with the ruler pointing in the direction of the line's length. Protracting is typically used when working with coordinates or when creating graphs and charts that require precise measurements of lengths and angles. It allows for easy measurement of distances and angles using a straight edge without having to use a pencil or paper.