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 remote interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are remote interior angles?

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Remote interior angles are the two angles inside a triangle that are not adjacent to a given exterior angle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If Angle W is an exterior angle, which angles are its remote interior angles?

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The remote interior angles to Angle W are the two angles inside the triangle that do not share a vertex with Angle W.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How do you find the measure of an exterior angle?

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To find the measure of an exterior angle, add the measures of the two remote interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If Angle X = 50° and Angle Y = 70°, what is the measure of the exterior angle formed at their vertex?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What equation can be set up to find an unknown angle x in a triangle using the Exterior Angle Theorem?

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The equation can be set up as: exterior angle = remote interior angle 1 + remote interior angle 2.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If Angle A is 40° and Angle B is 60°, what is the measure of the exterior angle at Angle A?

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The measure of the exterior angle at Angle A is 40° + 60° = 100°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between an exterior angle and its adjacent interior angle?

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The exterior angle is equal to the sum of the two remote interior angles, while the adjacent interior angle is not included in this sum.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If the exterior angle is 130°, what are the possible measures of the remote interior angles?

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The sum of the remote interior angles must equal 130°; for example, 70° and 60°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How can you verify the Exterior Angle Theorem using a triangle?

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By measuring the exterior angle and the two remote interior angles, and confirming that their sum equals the exterior angle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5