Types of Angles Flashcards
1
Q
What is a congruent angle?
A
Two or more angles that have the same measure
(if they are equal, they are congruent)
2
Q
What is an Angle Bisector?
A
A line, segment, or ray that divides an angle exactly in half
3
Q
What is a complementary angle?
A
Two positive angles who’s measures equal 90 degrees
4
Q
What is a supplementary angle?
A
Two angles whose measures have a sum of 180 degrees
5
Q
What is an adjacent angle?
A
Two angles that share the same vertex and side, but don’t have any of the same inner points
6
Q
What is a linear pair?
A
Two angles whose noncommon sides are opposite rays
(linear pairs are supplementary/ a straight 180 degree line)
7
Q
What is a vertical angle?
A
Two angles whose sides form two opposite rays
(opposite rays=straight line)
