Vertically opposite angles are always ___________.

supplementary

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complementary

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adjacent

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equal

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Solution

The correct option is D
equal

Explanation of correct option
When two lines intersect each other, then the opposite angles, formed due to intersection are called vertical angles or vertically opposite angles. A pair of vertically opposite angles are always equal to each other. When two lines intersect each other, then the angles opposite to each other are called vertical angles.
Hence, Option B is correct.

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