Is it possible to have two adjacent angles that are both obtuse?
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Is it possible to have two adjacent angles that are both obtuse?
To solve this problem, let's analyze the properties of the angles involved:
Let's consider two adjacent angles, and , whose sum is , because they form a straight line.
If is obtuse, then .
Similarly, if is obtuse, then .
Adding these inequalities, we would have:
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However, since the sum of the angles forming a straight line is exactly , having both angles greater than is impossible as their sum would exceed . 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.
No
It is possible for two adjacent angles to be right angles.
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 !
Yes! Two obtuse angles can exist separately or in different positions. The restriction only applies to adjacent angles that form a straight line.
Since adjacent angles sum to , one angle can be up to just under (making the other nearly ).
Actually, they can both be ! Two angles are right angles, not obtuse. The problem asks about obtuse angles (greater than ).
Think 'O-B-T-U-S-E' = 'Over 90' but under . It's bigger than a right angle but smaller than a straight line!
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