Geometry A 1.4 Angle Measure

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What is the vertex of an angle?

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The vertex of an angle is the point where the two rays that form the angle meet.

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What are the sides of an angle?

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The sides of an angle are the two rays that extend from the vertex.

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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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What is a right angle?

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A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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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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How do you measure an angle?

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An angle is measured in degrees using a protractor.

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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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What is a straight angle?

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

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What is a complementary angle?

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Complementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 90 degrees.

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What is a supplementary angle?

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Supplementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to 180 degrees.