Triangles and Angle Relationships

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

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180 degrees

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of a remote interior angle in relation to an exterior angle?

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A remote interior angle is an angle that is not adjacent to the exterior angle and is inside the triangle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If one angle of a triangle measures 50 degrees and another measures 60 degrees, what is the measure of the third angle?

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70 degrees

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between the angles in similar triangles?

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The corresponding angles in similar triangles are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the definition of an exterior angle of a triangle?

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An exterior angle is formed by one side of the triangle and the extension of an adjacent side.

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How do you find the measure of an exterior angle of a triangle?

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The measure of an exterior angle is equal to the sum of the measures of the two remote interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the Triangle Sum Theorem?

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The Triangle Sum Theorem states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of congruent triangles?

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Congruent triangles are triangles that are identical in shape and size, meaning their corresponding sides and angles are equal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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How can you determine if two triangles are similar?

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Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal or if their sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is the definition of an acute triangle?

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An acute triangle is a triangle in which all three angles are less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2