You use an eraser to measure the angle created when you open a jewelry box a little less than halfway. The angle is less than 90 degrees. What type of angle is created?

Question

Statement #1: an acute angle

Statement #2: a supplementary angle

Statement #3: an obtuse angle

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Statement # describes the angle that is created.

Answer 1

Statement #1: an acute angle

An acute angle is an angle that measures between 0 and 90 degrees. Since the angle created when opening the jewelry box is less than 90 degrees, statement #1 accurately describes the angle that is created.