4.5.2 Angle Relationships in Triangles

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

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The sum of the interior angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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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.

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If two angles are complementary, what is the sum of their measures?

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The sum of the measures of two complementary angles is 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the relationship between an exterior angle and the two opposite interior angles?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What does it mean for two triangles to be similar?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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

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To find the measure of an unknown angle in a triangle, subtract the sum of the known angles from 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of an acute angle?

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An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the definition of an obtuse angle?

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An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the definition of a right angle?

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A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How can you determine if two angles are supplementary?

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Two angles are supplementary if the sum of their measures is 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5