Math Problem Statement

∠1 is a complement of ∠2, and m∠1 = 23°. Find m∠2.

Solution

Two angles are considered complementary if their measures add up to 9090^\circ. Given that ∠1 is a complement of ∠2, we have:

m1+m2=90m∠1 + m∠2 = 90^\circ

Given that m1=23m∠1 = 23^\circ, we can substitute this into the equation:

23+m2=9023^\circ + m∠2 = 90^\circ

Now, solve for m2m∠2:

m2=9023=67m∠2 = 90^\circ - 23^\circ = 67^\circ

Conclusion:

m2=67m∠2 = 67^\circ

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. If ∠3 is a complement of ∠4 and m3=45m∠3 = 45^\circ, what is m4m∠4?
  2. If ∠A is a supplement of ∠B, and mA=110m∠A = 110^\circ, what is mBm∠B?
  3. What is the difference between complementary and supplementary angles?
  4. If ∠X and ∠Y are complementary, and mX=(2x+5)m∠X = (2x + 5)^\circ and mY=(3x15)m∠Y = (3x - 15)^\circ, what is the value of xx?
  5. Two angles are complementary, and one angle is four times the other. What are the measures of the two angles?

Tip: Remember that complementary angles always add up to 9090^\circ, while supplementary angles add up to 180180^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Complementary Angles

Formulas

m∠1 + m∠2 = 90°

Theorems

Complementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8