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Pre-algebra
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Pre-algebra

Pre-algebra

Book edition Common Core Edition
Author(s) Ron Larson, Laurie Boswell, Timothy D. Kanold, Lee Stiff
Pages 183 pages
ISBN 9780547587776

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Short Answer

Find m1.

The measure of the angle is 62°.

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Step by Step Solution

Step 1. Given Information.

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Step 2. Concept used.

If two angles placed adjacent to each other form a right angle, the angles are called complementary angles and the sum of their measures is 90°.

Step 3. Calculation.

Write the sum of the measures of the angles as being equal to 90°.

m1+28°=90°m1=90°28°=62°

Step 4. Conclusion.

The measure of the angle that forms a right angle when placed adjacent to an angle measuring 28° is 62°.

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