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Supplementary Angle
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Basic definition
Supplementary angles are pairs of angles whose measures sum to 180 degrees.
Detailed definition
Two angles α and β for which α + β = π are said to be supplementary. In other words, α and β are supplementary angles if they produce a straight angle when combined.
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Educational grade level
middle school level (California grade 6 standard)