Draw a vertical line, using a ruler, from the given amount to the curve. Draw a horizontal line, using a ruler, from the curve across to the \(y\)-axis. Read the value on the \(y\)-axis.

Image caption, Use a ruler and pencil to draw two vertical lines from the end of the horizontal line. Use a pen to draw a dot where the vertical lines meet the arcs. Use a pen and ruler to draw ...

One of these is maximizing vertical lines, which draw the eyes upward toward the top of the room, making it feel more open and, in many cases, larger as a result. While many homeowners have done ...