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What is an exterior angle in a triangle?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are remote interior angles?

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Remote interior angles are the two angles inside a triangle that are not adjacent to a given exterior angle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If one exterior angle of a triangle measures 109°, what is the sum of the remote interior angles?

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The sum of the remote interior angles is equal to the measure of the exterior angle, which is 109°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between an exterior angle and its adjacent interior angle?

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The exterior angle is equal to the sum of the two remote interior angles, not the adjacent interior angle.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How do you calculate the measure of an exterior angle?

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To calculate the measure of an exterior angle, add the measures of the two remote interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle x is an exterior angle measuring 75°, what are the measures of the remote interior angles?

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The sum of the remote interior angles is 75°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the measure of angle b if it is a remote interior angle corresponding to an exterior angle of 36°?

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Angle b measures 36°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Define corresponding angles in relation to exterior 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. They are equal when the lines are parallel.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the sum of the angles in a triangle?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If angle d is an exterior angle, what can be said about its measure compared to the interior angles?

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Angle d is greater than either of the two remote interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5