Interior and Exterior Angles of Triangles

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

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To find the measure of a missing 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 an exterior angle and the interior angles of a triangle?

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An exterior angle is equal to the sum 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 90 degrees, what type of triangle is it?

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It is a right triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the measure of each angle in an equilateral triangle?

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In an equilateral triangle, each angle measures 60 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the definition of an acute triangle?

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An acute triangle is a triangle where all three interior angles are less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the definition of an obtuse triangle?

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An obtuse triangle is a triangle that has one interior angle greater than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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How can you determine if a triangle is valid based on its angles?

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A triangle is valid if the sum of its interior angles equals 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the formula for finding the exterior angle of a triangle?

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The exterior angle can be found using the formula: Exterior Angle = Interior Angle 1 + Interior Angle 2.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5