Exterior Angle Theorem

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What is the Exterior Angle Theorem?

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The Exterior Angle Theorem states that the measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the measures of the two non-adjacent 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 in a triangle?

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To calculate the measure of an exterior angle, add the measures of the two opposite interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If one interior angle of a triangle is 40° and another is 70°, what is the measure of the exterior angle adjacent to the 70° angle?

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The exterior angle is 40° + 70° = 110°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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

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The sum of the measures of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180°, and each exterior angle is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle A = 50° and angle B = 60°, what is the measure of angle C in triangle ABC?

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Angle C = 180° - (50° + 60°) = 70°.

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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°, regardless of the number of sides.

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In triangle XYZ, if angle X = 30° and angle Y = 50°, what is the measure of the exterior angle at vertex Z?

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The exterior angle at vertex Z is 30° + 50° = 80°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How can you find a missing angle in a triangle using the Exterior Angle Theorem?

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You can find a missing angle by using the formula: Missing angle = Exterior angle - adjacent interior angle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the measure of an exterior angle if the two opposite interior angles are 45° and 55°?

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The measure of the exterior angle is 45° + 55° = 100°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If an exterior angle measures 120°, what are the possible measures of the two opposite interior angles?

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The two opposite interior angles must sum to 120°; for example, they could be 60° and 60° or 70° and 50°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5