4.7 Triangle Angle Sum and Exterior Angle

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What is the Triangle Angle Sum Theorem?

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The Triangle Angle Sum Theorem states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If one angle of a triangle is 90 degrees, what type of triangle is it?

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It is a right triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an exterior angle of a triangle?

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An exterior angle is formed by one side of the triangle and the extension of an adjacent side.

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

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If the angles of a triangle are 40 degrees and 60 degrees, what is the third angle?

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The third angle is 80 degrees (180 - 40 - 60 = 80).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What type of triangle has all sides of equal length?

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An equilateral triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an isosceles triangle?

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An isosceles triangle has at least two sides that are equal in length.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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

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Subtract the sum of the known angles from 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If a triangle has angles measuring 30 degrees and 50 degrees, what is the measure of the third angle?

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The third angle measures 100 degrees (180 - 30 - 50 = 100).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the formula for finding the sum of the 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