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What is an exterior angle of a triangle?

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An exterior angle of a triangle is formed by one side of the triangle and the extension of an adjacent side. It is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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State the Exterior Angle Theorem.

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The Exterior Angle Theorem states that the measure of an exterior angle of a triangle 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 interior angle of a triangle is 60 degrees and another is 70 degrees, what is the measure of the exterior angle adjacent to the 70-degree angle?

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The exterior angle is 60 + 70 = 130 degrees.

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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 always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If the interior angles of a triangle are 50 degrees and 60 degrees, what is the measure of the third angle?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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

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To find 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 relationship between the exterior angle and the interior angles of a triangle?

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The 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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If an exterior angle measures 145 degrees, what are the possible measures of the two opposite interior angles?

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The sum of the two opposite interior angles must equal 145 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the formula for calculating the sum of angles in a polygon?

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The sum of the interior angles of a polygon with n sides is (n-2) * 180 degrees.

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If a triangle has angles measuring 30 degrees and 60 degrees, what is the measure of the exterior angle adjacent to the 60-degree angle?

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The exterior angle is 30 + 60 = 90 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5