Triangle Angle Sum and Exterior Angles

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What is the Triangle Angle Sum Theorem?

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The Triangle Angle Sum Theorem states that 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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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.

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What is the relationship between an exterior angle and the remote interior angles?

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The exterior angle 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 similar triangles?

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Similar triangles are triangles that have the same shape but may differ in size; their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

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How can you determine if two triangles are similar?

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Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal or if the lengths of their corresponding sides are proportional.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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What is a corresponding angle?

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Corresponding angles are angles that are in the same position on different parallel lines cut by a transversal.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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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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What is a right angle?

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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 a straight angle?

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A straight angle is an angle that measures exactly 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1