Types of Angles

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What is 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 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 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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What is a straight angle?

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A straight angle is an angle that measures exactly 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How do you identify an obtuse angle in a diagram?

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An obtuse angle appears wider than a right angle and is formed by two lines that open up more than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How do you identify an acute angle in a diagram?

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An acute angle appears sharper than a right angle and is formed by two lines that open up less than 90 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 angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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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

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Can an angle be both acute and obtuse?

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No, an angle cannot be both acute and obtuse at the same time.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1