Question

Can we have two acute angles whose sum is(a) an acute angle? Why or why not?(b) a right angle? Why or why not?(c) an obtuse angle? Why or why not?(d) a straight angle? Why or why not?(e) a reflex angle? Why or why not?

Answer 1

(a) Yes. The sum of two acute angles may be less than a right angle.(b) Yes. The sum of two acute angles may be equal to a right angle.(c) Yes. The sum of two acute angles may be more than a right angle.(d) No. The sum of two acute angles is always less than 180°.(e) No. The sum of two acute angles is always less than 180°.