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What is the third angle of a right triangle if one of the angles measures 51.1 degrees

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Answer:

38.9°

Explanation:

The three angles in a triangle add up to 180°. Also, a right triangle has a right angle in it. A right angle is 90°.

90° + 51.1° + x = 180°

141.1 + x = 180°

subtract 141.1°

x = 38.9°

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