Angles Math Example 3

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Example 3

easy
Two angles are complementary. One measures 37°37°. Find the other.

Solution

  1. 1
    Complementary angles add up to 90°90°.
  2. 2
    Solve: x=90−37=53°x = 90 - 37 = 53°.

Answer

x=53°x = 53°
Complementary angles together form a right angle (90°90°). They commonly arise inside right triangles where the two acute angles must be complementary.

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