Question

Two straight lengths of wire are placed on the ground, forming vertical angles. If the measure

of one of the angles formed is 72° what are the measures of the other three angles? Explain
your answer.

Answer 1

72°, 108°, 108°

Explanation:

The other vertical angle is 72° because vertical angles are congruent.

The other two angles are each 108° because they are supplememtary to the 72° angles (linear pairs).