complementary angles
"Complementary angles" are fundamental in geometry, often used in problems involving right angles and trigonometry.
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Definition
B2Geometry
(technical, academic)Two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.
Example
- If one angle measures 30 degrees, its complementary angle must measure 60 degrees.
- Complementary angles are often used in trigonometric calculations.
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