Which statement is true about the angles above?

Responses
A x = 60° because the angles are adjacent anglesx = 60° because the angles are adjacent angles
B x = 60° because the angles are vertical angles x = 60° because the angles are vertical angles
C x= 120° because the angles are supplementary anglesx= 120° because the angles are supplementary angles
D x= 120° because the angles are complimentary angles

1 answer

To determine which statement is true, we need to understand the relationship between the angles mentioned.

  1. Adjacent angles share a common side and vertex but do not overlap.
  2. Vertical angles are the angles opposite one another when two lines cross. They are always equal.
  3. Supplementary angles add up to 180°.
  4. Complementary angles add up to 90°.

Without the specific diagram of the angles you are referring to, we cannot definitively select the correct answer. However, we can analyze the responses:

  • A suggests that \( x = 60° \) because the angles are adjacent. This is true if the adjacent angles sum to 60°, which is not typical because adjacent angles usually are not equal.

  • B states that \( x = 60° \) because the angles are vertical angles. This would be true only if the crossing lines created two angles of 60° each.

  • C indicates that \( x = 120° \) because the angles are supplementary. This could be true if another angle is 60°, as supplementary angles add to 180°.

  • D asserts that \( x = 120° \) because the angles are complementary. This cannot be correct since complementary angles must sum to 90°.

If the angles in question are supplementary (adding to 180°), then C is the correct answer. If there's a context that clarifies the relationships or configurations of the angles, please provide that for a more accurate determination. Otherwise, based on usual angle relationships: C is likely the correct choice if the angles indeed add up to 180°.