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Finding angles between linesFind angles in a right angle

Complementary angles form a right angle. Supplementary angles form a straight line. Parallel lines in shapes can form corresponding and alternate angles. You can use these properties to find missing angles.

Part of MathsAngle, symmetry and transformation

Find angles in a right angle

A right angle is exactly 90掳. It is shown by a small square.

Right angle diagram

Angles that add together to make a right angle are called complementary angles.

If you know one complementary angle you can subtract it from 90掳 to find a missing angle.

Question

Calculate angle c.

90 degree angle, split into 20 degrees and unknown angle, c