Math Problem Statement
(a) An angle measures 127°. What is the measure of its supplement? (b) An angle measures 51°. What is the measure of its complement?
Solution
The question in the image is asking for the following:
(a) An angle measures . What is the measure of its supplement?
(b) An angle measures . What is the measure of its complement?
Solutions:
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Supplementary Angles:
- Supplementary angles add up to .
- To find the supplement of an angle, subtract the given angle from .
- For part (a): .
The measure of the supplement is .
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Complementary Angles:
- Complementary angles add up to .
- To find the complement of an angle, subtract the given angle from .
- For part (b): .
The measure of the complement is .
Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions for you:
- What are the properties of complementary and supplementary angles?
- Can two obtuse angles be supplementary? Why or why not?
- How would you calculate the complement of an angle if the angle is greater than ?
- Can two right angles be complementary?
- How can supplementary and complementary angles be applied in geometry problems?
Tip: Remember, supplementary angles always add to , while complementary angles add to .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Supplementary Angles
Complementary Angles
Angle Measurement
Formulas
Supplementary angle formula: 180° - angle
Complementary angle formula: 90° - angle
Theorems
Theorem of Supplementary Angles
Theorem of Complementary Angles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8