supplementary angles
[səˈplemənteri ˈæŋɡəlz]
nounpl: supplementary angles
ângulos suplementares
1. Two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees or π radians
Angles of 120° and 60° are supplementary angles because they sum to 180°.
Ângulos de 120° e 60° são ângulos suplementares porque somam 180°.
2. In geometry, two angles that form a straight line when placed adjacent to each other
When two supplementary angles are adjacent, they create a straight angle.
Quando dois ângulos suplementares são adjacentes, eles criam um ângulo reto.
This is a fundamental concept in geometry taught in secondary schools in both Brazil and the United States. The term is standardized across both countries and regions, with no significant variations in usage. It is primarily used in mathematical and educational contexts.
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