What are complementary angles

What are complementary angles

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the concept of complementary angles, which are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees. It clarifies the definition of right angles and how they are identified by a box symbol. The tutorial provides examples of complementary angles and discusses the difference between vertical and adjacent angles. It concludes with an example of angles that are not complementary, emphasizing the importance of visual indicators like the box to determine angle measures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct definition of complementary angles?

Angles that sum to 180 degrees

Angles that sum to 90 degrees

Angles that are equal

Angles that are adjacent

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you identify a right angle in a diagram?

By a box symbol

By its size

By its position

By its color

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of vertical angles?

They are formed by intersecting lines

They share a common side

They are always adjacent

They are always complementary

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about adjacent angles?

They are formed by intersecting lines

They are always equal

They share a common side and vertex

They do not share a vertex

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't you assume two angles are complementary without a box symbol?

The box symbol indicates they are equal

The box symbol confirms they sum to 90 degrees

The box symbol shows they are adjacent

The box symbol is irrelevant