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Angles y and z are complimentary. If angle y is 18°, what is the measure of angle z?

18°


36°


72°


162°

Angles y and z are complimentary. If angle y is 18°, what is the measure of angle-example-1

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So the right answer is 72 degree.

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Angles y and z are complimentary. If angle y is 18°, what is the measure of angle-example-1
User Jeffshantz
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Answer:

z = 72°

Explanation:

Complimentary angles sum to 90° , thus

z + y = 180, that is

z + 18 = 90 ( subtract 18 from both sides )

z = 72°

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