Measuring Angles and Find the Missing Angle

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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 unit of measurement for angles?

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Angles are measured in degrees (°).

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CCSS.4.MD.C.6

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What is a right angle?

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A right angle measures exactly 90 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 measures less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is an obtuse angle?

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An obtuse angle 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 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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How do you find the missing angle in a triangle?

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The sum of the angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees. To find a missing angle, subtract the sum of the known angles from 180.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If one angle measures 70 degrees and another measures 50 degrees, what is the measure of the third angle in the triangle?

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The third angle measures 60 degrees (180 - 70 - 50 = 60).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is a complementary angle?

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Two angles are complementary if their measures add up to 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 their measures add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5