1. Angles of Triangles
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Look at the interior angles of the large triangle.
151^(∘)
We are given the measures of two interior angles of a triangle.
We are asked to find the measure of angle 2. To do so, notice that ∠5 and ∠2 form a linear pair.
We know that angles in a linear pair are supplementary, so their measures add up to 180. Since we know that m∠5= 29^(∘), this lets us find m∠2.
m∠5= 29^(∘)
LHS-29^(∘)=RHS-29^(∘)
The measure of ∠2 is 151^(∘).
| Pair of Angles | |
|---|---|
| Complementary Angles | Two angles whose measures add up to 90^(∘) or π2 radians. |
| Supplementary Angles | Two angles whose measures add up to 180^(∘) or π radians. They are also called linear pairs because they form a straight angle. |
| Vertical Angles | Vertical angles are formed on opposite sides of the point of intersection. |
More information about theorems related to angles can be found on the following pages.