Naming Angles

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What is an angle?

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An angle is formed by two rays (sides) that share a common endpoint (vertex). It is measured in degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the measurement of a right angle?

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90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What type of angle measures less than 90 degrees?

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Acute angle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What type of angle measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees?

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Obtuse angle.

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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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How do you denote an angle using three points?

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An angle can be denoted as angle ABC, where A and C are points on the rays and B is the vertex.

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What is the symbol used to represent an angle?

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The symbol for an angle is ∠.

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What is a complementary angle?

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Two angles are complementary if the sum of their measures is 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is a supplementary angle?

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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

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How do you name an angle formed by two intersecting lines?

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You can name the angle using the vertex and a point from each ray, e.g., ∠ABC.