Question

If angle 1 is 7 degrees in the parallelogram pictured above, what is angle 2

Answer 1

• m∠2 = 173°

Explanation:

1 and 2 are supplementary angles and hence sum to 180°.

• m∠1 + m∠2 = 180°
• 7° + m∠2 = 180°
• m∠2 = 180° - 7°
• m∠2 = 173°