Two acute angles in a right triangle add to 90°. If one acute angle is 40°, what is the other?
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The two acute angles in a right triangle always add to 90°. Subtract the given angle: 90° − 40° = 50°, so the other angle is 50°.
Two acute angles in a right triangle add to 90°. If one acute angle is 40°, what is the other?
The two acute angles in a right triangle always add to 90°. Subtract the given angle: 90° − 40° = 50°, so the other angle is 50°.