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One of the interior angles of a right triangle measures 40 degrees.

What is the measure of the other two angles?
Choose two of the answers.

A)90
B)45
C)50
D)75

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Answer:

A) 90; C) 50

Explanation:

A right triangle has one right angle, so one angle measures 90 degrees. We are told another angle measures 40 degrees.

The sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is 180° degrees.

40 + x + 90 = 180

x + 130 = 180

x = 50

Answer: A) 90; C) 50

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50 hope that helps have a goodie
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