Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.6 - Problem Solving in Geometry - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 176: 10

Answer

90-x 180-x

Work Step by Step

Complementary angles add to 90$^\circ$, therefore an expression for the complement of an angle with measure x would be "90-x." Supplementary angles add up to 180$^\circ$, therefore an expression for the supplement of an angle with measure x would be "180-x."
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