1. Angles of Triangles
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Look for interior and exterior angles.
78 ^(∘)
Consider the given diagram that represents the triangle formed by the brace and the rest of the frame of a deck chair.
We want to find the measure of angle 2. To do so, notice that angles ∠1 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∠1= 102^(∘), this lets us find m∠2.
m∠1= 102^(∘)
LHS-102^(∘)=RHS-102^(∘)
The measure of ∠2 is 78 ^(∘).
| 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.