Measuring and Constructing Angles/ Angle Bisectors

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What is an angle?

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An angle is formed by two rays (sides of the angle) that share a common endpoint (the vertex).

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the measure of a right angle?

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A right angle measures 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What are acute angles?

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Angles that measure less than 90 degrees are called acute angles.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What are obtuse angles?

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Angles that measure more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees are called obtuse angles.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a straight angle?

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A straight angle measures exactly 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the sum of 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 angle bisector?

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An angle bisector is a ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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If m∠A = 25° and m∠B = 25°, what is m∠C in triangle ABC?

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m∠C = 180° - (m∠A + m∠B) = 180° - 50° = 130°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between complementary angles?

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Complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the relationship between supplementary angles?

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Supplementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5