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How many right angles are on this shape?

How many right angles are on this shape?-example-1
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Answer: 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The term "right angle" is another way of saying "90 degree angle".

Such angles are marked as squares. Usually there are tiny square symbols inside the angle to be very clear that we have 90 degree angles. Some diagrams may not do this, and simply imply that anything that looks like a square 90 degree angle actually is one.

With this in mind, the angles that fit the description are angles J and M at the bottom of the figure. Therefore, there are 2 right angles in this shape.

Side note: This figure is a trapezoid because it has exactly one set of parallel sides KJ and LM.

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