Identify Angles: Right, Acute, & Obtuse

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What is an acute angle?

Back

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?

Back

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?

Back

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 can you identify an acute angle visually?

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An acute angle appears sharp and is smaller than a right angle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How can you identify a right angle visually?

Back

A right angle is often represented by a square corner, indicating a 90-degree angle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How can you identify an obtuse angle visually?

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An obtuse angle appears wider than a right angle and is larger than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the sum of angles in a triangle?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What type of angle is formed by the hands of a clock at 10:10?

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The angle formed is an obtuse angle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between acute angles and right angles?

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Acute angles are always less than right angles.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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Can an angle be both acute and obtuse?

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No, an angle cannot be both acute and obtuse; they are mutually exclusive.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1