What is the complementary angle of 50 degrees? Here we will define the complementary angle of 50 degrees, show you how to calculate the complementary angle of 50 degrees, and even illustrate the complementary angle of 50 degrees (50°) so you have a solid understanding of what it means.
The complementary angle of 50 degrees, also known as the complement angle of 50 degrees, is the angle that when added to 50 results in a sum of 90. Therefore, to calculate the complement angle of 50 degrees, we subtract 50 from 90. Here is the formula, the math, and the answer:
90 - angle = complement angle
90 - 50 = 40
40 degrees
50 degrees plus the complementary angle of 40 degrees equals 90 degrees, which means that together they will make an L-shaped 90-degree angle.
The illustration below shows 50 degrees colored in red and the complementary angle of 50 degrees, which is 40 degrees, colored in green.
As you can see from the illustration above, 50 degrees and 40 degrees form an L-shaped angle together. This proves that the two angles, 50 degrees and 40 degrees, are complementary angles.
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