Exploration 2: Acute Angles of a Right Triangle

Exploration 2

There is a right triangle with with 3 large white vertices (points) that can be moved around. Interact with the triangle, and use the "Slide Me!" tab to see what happens to the interior angles of the triangle. Then, answer the question at the bottom.

Question 1

What do you notice about the SUM of the measures of pink angle and blue angle (the 2 acute angles) of a right triangle?

Question 2

Given your response to Question 1, which term correctly describes the relationship between these 2 acute angles?

Select all that apply

A
The two acute angles are complementary.
B
The two acute angles are supplementary.
C
The two acute angles are linear pairs.
D
The two acute angles are congruent.

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Find the fact that this exploration helps us visualize, and draw a visual on your UNIT 1 Fact Sheet B.

Exploration 2: Acute Angles of a Right Triangle

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