#5.1 Angles of Triangles

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What is a triangle?

Back

A triangle is a polygon with three edges and three vertices. It is one of the basic shapes in geometry.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What are the types of triangles based on sides?

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1. Scalene: All sides are of different lengths. 2. Isosceles: Two sides are of equal length. 3. Equilateral: All three sides are of equal length.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What are the types of triangles based on angles?

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1. Acute: All angles are less than 90 degrees. 2. Right: One angle is exactly 90 degrees. 3. Obtuse: One angle is greater than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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How do you classify a triangle with two equal sides and one angle less than 90 degrees?

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It is classified as an Isosceles Acute triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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How do you classify a triangle with all sides of different lengths and one angle equal to 90 degrees?

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It is classified as a Scalene Right triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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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 one angle of a triangle is 90 degrees, what can you say about the other two angles?

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The other two angles must be acute and their sum must equal 90 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the formula to find the missing angle in a triangle?

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The missing angle can be found using the formula: Missing Angle = 180 - (Angle1 + Angle2).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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If a triangle has angles measuring 60 degrees and 70 degrees, what is the measure of the third angle?

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The third angle measures 50 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 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