Exterior Angles of a Triangle

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What is an exterior angle of a triangle?

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An exterior angle of a triangle is formed by one side of the triangle and the extension of an adjacent side. It is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How do you calculate the measure of an exterior angle?

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To calculate the measure of an exterior angle, you can add the measures of the two non-adjacent interior angles of the triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between the exterior angle and the interior angles of a triangle?

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The exterior angle is equal to the sum of the two non-adjacent interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If one interior angle of a triangle is 40 degrees and another is 60 degrees, what is the measure of the exterior angle adjacent to the 60-degree angle?

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The exterior angle is 40 + 60 = 100 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the sum of the exterior angles of any polygon?

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The sum of the exterior angles of any polygon is always 360 degrees.

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In a triangle, if one exterior angle measures 120 degrees, what is the sum of the two opposite interior angles?

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The sum of the two opposite interior angles is 120 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the formula for finding the measure of an exterior angle in terms of the interior angles?

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The measure of an exterior angle = Interior angle 1 + Interior angle 2.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle A is 75 degrees and angle B is 45 degrees in a triangle, what is the measure of the exterior angle at angle C?

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The exterior angle at angle C is 75 + 45 = 120 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the measure of an exterior angle if the two non-adjacent interior angles are 50 degrees and 70 degrees?

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The measure of the exterior angle is 50 + 70 = 120 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Can an exterior angle of a triangle be greater than 180 degrees?

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No, an exterior angle of a triangle cannot be greater than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5