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 total measure of angles in a quadrilateral?

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The total measure of angles in a quadrilateral is 360 degrees.

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What is a right angle?

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A right angle measures 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 is an angle that 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 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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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 the 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 in a triangle measures 60 degrees and another measures 50 degrees, what is the measure of the third angle?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the measure of a straight angle?

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A straight angle measures 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between complementary angles?

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Complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5

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What is the relationship between supplementary angles?

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Supplementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5