What is the supplementary angle of 72 degrees? Here we will define the supplementary angle of 72 degrees, show you how to calculate the supplementary angle of 72 degrees, and even illustrate the supplementary angle of 72 degrees (72°) so you have a solid understanding of what it means.
The supplementary angle of 72 degrees, also known as the supplement angle of 72 degrees, is the angle that when added to 72 results in a sum of 180. Therefore, to calculate the supplement angle of 72 degrees, we subtract 72 from 180. Here is the formula, the math, and the answer:
180 - angle = supplement angle
180 - 72 = 108
108 degrees
72 degrees plus the supplementary angle of 72 degrees equals 180 degrees, which means that together they will make a straight line.
The illustration below shows 72 degrees colored in red and the supplementary angle of 72 degrees, which is 108 degrees, colored in green.
As you can see from the illustration above, 72 degrees and 108 degrees form a straight line together. This proves that the two angles, 72 degrees and 108 degrees, are supplementary angles.
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