Can we have two obtuse angles whose sum is
(a) a reflex angle? Why or why not?
(b) a complete angle? Why or why not?
a) Yes, we can have two obtuse angles whose sum is a reflex angle.
We know that,
Obtuse angle is one that measures between 90° and 180°.
Reflex angle is one that measures between 180° and 360°.
So, suppose we have two obtuse angles of measure 100° and 105° then their sum 205° lies between 180° and 360° and ∴ is a reflex angle.
You can think of more such examples.
b) No, we cannot have two obtuse angles whose sum is a complete angle.
We know that,
Complete angle measures 360° and obtuse angle is one that measures between 90° and 180°.
If we take two 180° angles then we can obtain a complete angle but 180° is not an obtuse angle. So, in any case we cannot obtain a complete angle using two obtuse angles.