Elementary Geometry for College Students (5th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1439047901
ISBN 13: 978-1-43904-790-3

Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - The Angles of a Triangle - Exercises - Page 98: 44

Answer

The sum of the measures of the angles in a triangle is equal to 180$^{\circ}$. If a triangle is right, then one angle measures 90$^{\circ}$. Therefore, the sum of the remaining angles must be 90$^{\circ}$, making them complimentary.

Work Step by Step

The sum of the acute angles in a right triangle is 90$^{\circ}$ so they are complimentary angles.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions