Interior and Exterior Angles

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What is an interior angle?

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An interior angle is an angle formed between two sides of a polygon that is inside the polygon.

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What is an exterior angle?

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An exterior angle is an angle formed between one side of a polygon and the extension of an adjacent side.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

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The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between interior and exterior angles?

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An 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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Define corresponding angles.

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Corresponding angles are pairs of angles that are in similar positions at each intersection where a straight line crosses two others.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Define alternate interior angles.

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Alternate interior angles are pairs of angles that are on opposite sides of the transversal and inside the two lines.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Define vertical angles.

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Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines cross. They are always equal.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If two angles are supplementary, what is their sum?

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The sum of supplementary angles is 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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If two angles are complementary, what is their sum?

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The sum of complementary angles is 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the measure of each angle in an equilateral triangle?

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Each angle in an equilateral triangle measures 60 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5