Exploring Complementary and Supplementary Angles

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Objective

I can apply the properties of complementary and supplementary angles to solve geometric problems.

Part 1 of 3

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

  2. 2

    Supplementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees.

  3. 3

    Recognizing complementary and supplementary angle relationships allows you to set up equations and solve for unknown angles.

Part 2 of 3

Practice

12 questions

1

Define complementary angles and provide an example.

2

Define supplementary angles and provide an example.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Angle P and angle Q are supplementary. If m∠P = 115°, find m∠Q.

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