Angles in Triangles

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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 always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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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 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 the exterior angle theorem?

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The exterior angle theorem states that the measure of an exterior angle is equal to the sum of the measures of the two non-adjacent interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If one angle of a triangle is 40 degrees and another is 60 degrees, what is the measure of the third angle?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between the angles in an isosceles triangle?

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In an isosceles triangle, the angles opposite the equal sides are equal.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.11

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

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To find the measure of an unknown angle in a triangle, subtract the sum of the known angles from 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the formula for the sum of angles in a triangle?

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The formula for the sum of angles in a triangle is: Angle1 + Angle2 + Angle3 = 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If two angles in a triangle are 50 degrees and 70 degrees, what is the measure of the third angle?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5