To solve the problems involving the exterior angles of triangles, we need to use the
Exterior Angle Theorem. The theorem states:
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The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the measures of the two non-adjacent (remote) interior angles.
Let's go through each problem step by step.
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Problem 1:
Find the measure of the indicated angle in each triangle.
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(a)
Given:
- One interior angle = \(80^\circ\)
- Another interior angle = \(50^\circ\)
We need to find the exterior angle adjacent to the third interior angle.
Using the Exterior Angle Theorem:
\[
\text{Exterior angle} = \text{Sum of the two non-adjacent interior angles}
\]
\[
\text{Exterior angle} = 80^\circ + 50^\circ = 130^\circ
\]
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(b)
Given:
- One interior angle = \(70^\circ\)
- Another interior angle = \(60^\circ\)
We need to find the exterior angle adjacent to the third interior angle.
Using the Exterior Angle Theorem:
\[
\text{Exterior angle} = 70^\circ + 60^\circ = 130^\circ
\]
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(c)
Given:
- One interior angle = \(40^\circ\)
- Another interior angle = \(50^\circ\)
We need to find the exterior angle adjacent to the third interior angle.
Using the Exterior Angle Theorem:
\[
\text{Exterior angle} = 40^\circ + 50^\circ = 90^\circ
\]
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Problem 2:
Find the measure of the indicated angle in each triangle.
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(a)
Given:
- One interior angle = \(60^\circ\)
- Another interior angle = \(70^\circ\)
We need to find the exterior angle adjacent to the third interior angle.
Using the Exterior Angle Theorem:
\[
\text{Exterior angle} = 60^\circ + 70^\circ = 130^\circ
\]
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(b)
Given:
- One interior angle = \(50^\circ\)
- Another interior angle = \(60^\circ\)
We need to find the exterior angle adjacent to the third interior angle.
Using the Exterior Angle Theorem:
\[
\text{Exterior angle} = 50^\circ + 60^\circ = 110^\circ
\]
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(c)
Given:
- One interior angle = \(30^\circ\)
- Another interior angle = \(40^\circ\)
We need to find the exterior angle adjacent to the third interior angle.
Using the Exterior Angle Theorem:
\[
\text{Exterior angle} = 30^\circ + 40^\circ = 70^\circ
\]
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Final Answers:
1. (a) \(130^\circ\)
(b) \(130^\circ\)
(c) \(90^\circ\)
2. (a) \(130^\circ\)
(b) \(110^\circ\)
(c) \(70^\circ\)
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & (a) 130^\circ, (b) 130^\circ, (c) 90^\circ \\
2. & (a) 130^\circ, (b) 110^\circ, (c) 70^\circ
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 6th grade math worksheet angles.