To solve this worksheet, we need to find the
number of sides for each polygon and then calculate the
sum of its interior angles.
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✔ Key Formula:
The sum of the interior angles of a polygon with
n sides is given by:
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Sum = (n – 2) × 180°
This formula works for
any simple polygon (convex or concave), as long as it’s not self-intersecting.
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Let’s go through each problem one by one.
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## 🔹 Problem 1: Octagon (shown in image)
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Number of sides = 8
- Sum = (8 – 2) × 180° = 6 × 180° =
1080°
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## 🔹 Problem 2: Pentagon (5-sided polygon)
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Number of sides = 5
- Sum = (5 – 2) × 180° = 3 × 180° =
540°
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## 🔹 Problem 3: Quadrilateral (4-sided polygon)
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Number of sides = 4
- Sum = (4 – 2) × 180° = 2 × 180° =
360°
*(Note: Even though it’s an irregular quadrilateral, the formula still holds.)*
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## 🔹 Problem 4: Triangle
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Number of sides = 3
- Sum = (3 – 2) × 180° = 1 × 180° =
180°
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## 🔹 Problem 5: 12-gon
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Number of sides = 12
- Sum = (12 – 2) × 180° = 10 × 180° =
1800°
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## 🔹 Problem 6: 17-gon
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Number of sides = 17
- Sum = (17 – 2) × 180° = 15 × 180° =
2700°
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## 🔹 Problem 7: 18-gon
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Number of sides = 18
- Sum = (18 – 2) × 180° = 16 × 180° =
2880°
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## 🔹 Problem 8: 14-gon
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Number of sides = 14
- Sum = (14 – 2) × 180° = 12 × 180° =
2160°
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## ✍️ Final Answers:
| Problem | Number of Sides | Sum of Interior Angles |
|---------|------------------|--------------------------|
| 1 | 8 |
1080° |
| 2 | 5 |
540° |
| 3 | 4 |
360° |
| 4 | 3 |
180° |
| 5 | 12 |
1800° |
| 6 | 17 |
2700° |
| 7 | 18 |
2880° |
| 8 | 14 |
2160° |
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✔ Summary: For any polygon, count the sides (n), plug into the formula `(n - 2) × 180°`, and you’ll get the total sum of interior angles. This is a fundamental concept in geometry!
Let me know if you’d like to see how the formula is derived!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of sum of interior angles worksheet.