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Which if the following best describes a pair of angles that combine to form a straight angle.

A. Vertical Angles
B. Supplementary Angles
C. Complementary Angles
D. Linear Pair

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Answer:

The answer to this is B, because supplementary angles sum up to 180 degrees, which means it is a straight angle.

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Answer:

Option B and D

Explanation:

Given are four options and we have to select the one which form a straight angle.

The given options are

A. Vertical Angles ... Vertical angles are formed when two lines intersect and hence cannot combine to form a straight angle. Incorrect option.

B. Supplementary Angles ... Supplementary angles are a pair of angles which add upto 180 degrees and hence they form a straight angle. Correct option

C. Complementary Angles ... These pair add up to 90 degrees and cannot combine to form a straight angle. .. Incorrect

D. Linear Pair ... A linear pair is a pair of angles formed on a straight line and hence correct option.

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