Angles - Complementary, Supplementary, Adjacent, Vertical

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What are complementary angles?

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Complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are supplementary angles?

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Supplementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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Define adjacent angles.

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Adjacent angles are angles that have a common vertex and a common side, and do not overlap.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What are vertical angles?

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Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are always equal.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If one angle measures 34°, what is the measure of its complementary angle?

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The complementary angle measures 56° (90° - 34°).

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If two angles are supplementary and one measures 72°, what is the measure of the other angle?

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The other angle measures 108° (180° - 72°).

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the sum of the measures of two adjacent angles?

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The sum of the measures of two adjacent angles can be any value, depending on their individual measures.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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How do you find the value of x in an equation involving angles?

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To find the value of x, set up an equation based on the relationships between the angles (complementary, supplementary, etc.) and solve for x.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the relationship between vertical angles?

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Vertical angles are equal in measure.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If two angles are adjacent and one measures 45°, what can you say about the other angle if they are supplementary?

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The other angle measures 135° (180° - 45°).

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CCSS.7.G.B.5