Missing Angles Measurement

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What is an angle?

Back

An angle is formed by two rays (sides) that share a common endpoint (vertex).

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What is the sum of angles in a triangle?

Back

The sum of angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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What is a right angle?

Back

A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees.

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What is an acute angle?

Back

An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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What is an obtuse angle?

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An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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How do you find a missing angle in a triangle?

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To find a missing angle in a triangle, subtract the sum of the known angles from 180 degrees.

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What is a straight angle?

Back

A straight angle measures exactly 180 degrees.

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What is a complementary angle?

Back

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

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What is a supplementary angle?

Back

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

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If one angle measures 30 degrees, what is its complement?

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The complement of a 30-degree angle is 60 degrees.