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