Adjacent Angles Investigation: Can Two 90°+ Angles Share a Side?

Adjacent Angles with Supplementary Constraints

Is it possible to have two adjacent angles that are both obtuse?

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Understand the problem

Is it possible to have two adjacent angles that are both obtuse?

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, let's analyze the properties of the angles involved:

  • Definition of obtuse angle: An angle is obtuse if it is greater than 9090^\circ and less than 180180^\circ.
  • Definition of adjacent angles: Adjacent angles share a common side and vertex, and typically form a straight line, summing to 180180^\circ.

Let's consider two adjacent angles, A\angle A and B\angle B, whose sum is 180180^\circ, because they form a straight line.

If A\angle A is obtuse, then A>90\angle A > 90^\circ.

Similarly, if B\angle B is obtuse, then B>90\angle B > 90^\circ.

Adding these inequalities, we would have:

A+B>90+90=180\angle A + \angle B > 90^\circ + 90^\circ = 180^\circ.

However, since the sum of the angles forming a straight line is exactly 180180^\circ, having both angles greater than 9090^\circ is impossible as their sum would exceed 180180^\circ. This contradicts the supplementary angle requirement for adjacent angles on a straight line.

Conclusion: Thus, it is not possible to have two adjacent angles that are both obtuse.

Therefore, the answer to the problem is No.

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Final Answer

No

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Adjacent angles on a straight line sum to 180180^\circ
  • Technique: If one angle is obtuse (>90°), the other must be <90°
  • Check: Both obtuse angles would exceed 180180^\circ total ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Confusing adjacent angles with any two angles
    Don't assume any two angles can both be obtuse = ignoring the straight line rule! Adjacent angles forming a straight line must sum to exactly 180180^\circ, making two obtuse angles impossible. Always remember adjacent angles share a vertex and side on a straight line.

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If one of two corresponding angles is a right angle, then the other angle will also be a right angle.

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What exactly makes angles 'adjacent'?

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Adjacent angles share a common vertex and a common side, and they don't overlap. When they're on a straight line, they must add up to 180180^\circ!

Can I have two obtuse angles if they're not adjacent?

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Yes! Two obtuse angles can exist separately or in different positions. The restriction only applies to adjacent angles that form a straight line.

What's the maximum size one adjacent angle can be?

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Since adjacent angles sum to 180180^\circ, one angle can be up to just under 180180^\circ (making the other nearly 00^\circ).

Why can't both angles be exactly 90°?

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Actually, they can both be 9090^\circ! Two 9090^\circ angles are right angles, not obtuse. The problem asks about obtuse angles (greater than 9090^\circ).

How do I remember what obtuse means?

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Think 'O-B-T-U-S-E' = 'Over 90' but under 180180^\circ. It's bigger than a right angle but smaller than a straight line!

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