How many degrees are in the sum of the measures of complementary angles?

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May 7, 2018

Complementary angles add up to 90 degrees, while supplementary angles add up to 180 degrees.

May 7, 2018

90^o

Explanation:

Recall, sum of complementary angles are 90^o

Assuming each complementary angles are x

Then;

x + x = 90^o

2x = 90^o

x = 45^o

Therefore one of the complementary angle is 45^o

Hence sum of both angles are 45^o + 45^o = 90^o

Complementary angles sum can't be more than 90^o