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Introduction to Exterior Angles
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Good morning class! Today, weโre going to explore exterior angles of polygons. Can anyone tell me what an exterior angle is?
Is it the angle outside the polygon when you extend one of its sides?
Exactly! When we extend one side of a polygon, the angle formed between this extended side and the adjacent side is called an exterior angle. Now, hereโs a memory aid: remember that 'Ex' in 'Exterior' can stand for 'Extend'.
So how do we find the sum of these angles for different polygons?
Great question! The sum of the exterior angles for any convex polygon is always 360 degrees, regardless of the number of sides.
Wait, how can that be? Doesnโt it change with the number of sides?
It might seem confusing, but think of it like this: as we add more sides, the angles get smaller, but they always total to the same amount. Let's summarize: the sum of exterior angles is always 360 degrees.
Calculating Exterior Angles for Regular Polygons
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Now that we know the sum of exterior angles, letโs discuss how we can calculate each exterior angle in regular polygons. What do you think the formula might be?
Is it something like 360 divided by the number of sides?
Yes! Youโre spot on! The formula is: Each Exterior Angle = 360 / n, where n is the number of sides. For example, if we consider a regular hexagon with 6 sides, what would each exterior angle be?
It would be 360 divided by 6, which equals 60 degrees!
Perfect! And remember, all angles in a regular polygon are equal. So, if you know one, you know them all!
Can we use this method for any polygon, regular or irregular?
Good point! For irregular polygons, you can find each exterior angle by measuring, but the sum remains 360 degrees. Letโs summarize: the formula for each exterior angle of a regular polygon is 360/n.
Understanding the Relationship between Interior and Exterior Angles
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Now letโs look at the relationship between interior and exterior angles. Can someone remind me what they sum up to?
They always add up to 180 degrees!
Exactly! An interior angle and its adjacent exterior angle form a straight line, which is why they add up to 180 degrees. For instance, if an interior angle of a regular hexagon is 120 degrees, what would the adjacent exterior angle be?
It would be 60 degrees since 120 plus 60 equals 180.
Correct! This relationship is key in many geometric calculations. Letโs summarize: interior and exterior angles of polygons add up to 180 degrees.
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This section discusses the sum of exterior angles of polygons, emphasizing that regardless of the number of sides, the total exterior angle measurement remains constant at 360 degrees. It further explains how to calculate each exterior angle in regular polygons and the relationship between exterior and interior angles.
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Sum of Exterior Angles of Polygons
The exterior angles of a polygon are formed by extending one side of the polygon and measuring the angle between the extended side and the adjacent side. This section outlines that for any convex polygon, whether it is regular or irregular, the sum of the exterior angles is consistently equal to 360 degrees.
Key Points:
- Formula: Sum of Exterior Angles = 360 degrees
- For Regular Polygons: To find each exterior angle of a regular polygon (where all sides and angles are equal), the formula is:
Each Exterior Angle = 360 / n, where n is the number of sides. - Example: For a regular hexagon, which has 6 sides:
Each Exterior Angle = 360 / 6 = 60 degrees. - Interior and Exterior Angles Relationship: An interior angle and its adjacent exterior angle form a straight line; therefore, they always add up to 180 degrees. This relationship is vital for understanding how angles interact within polygons.
This section highlights the significance of exterior angles in geometric analysis and reinforces the understanding of polygon properties.
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Definition of Exterior Angles
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The exterior angles of a polygon are formed by extending one side of the polygon and measuring the angle between the extended side and the adjacent side.
Detailed Explanation
Exterior angles are the angles formed between an extended side of a polygon and its adjacent side. To visualize this, imagine a triangle. If you take one side and extend it out, the angle formed between this extended side and the neighboring side is the exterior angle. This is crucial in understanding the relationships in polygons.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a folding door. When the door is closed, the edge of the door forms an angle with the wall. If you open the door and extend it out further, the angle between this extended part of the door and the wall becomes like the exterior angle of a polygon.
Sum of Exterior Angles of Convex Polygons
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The sum of the exterior angles of any convex polygon (regular or irregular) is always 360 degrees.
Formula: Sum of Exterior Angles = 360 degrees
Detailed Explanation
Regardless of the number of sides or the shape of the polygon, if the polygon is convex (meaning that it does not have any indentations), the total of all the exterior angles will always add up to 360 degrees. This includes triangles, rectangles, pentagons, and any polygon you can think of, as long as they are convex.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine walking around the outside of a park that is shaped like a polygon. No matter how many turns you make around the park, the total angle you have turned around when you finish is a complete circle, which measures 360 degrees.
Exterior Angles of Regular Polygons
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For Regular Polygons: To find the measure of each exterior angle of a regular polygon with 'n' sides:
Formula: Each Exterior Angle = 360 / n
Example (Regular Hexagon): Each Exterior Angle = 360 / 6 = 60 degrees.
Detailed Explanation
In a regular polygon, all sides and angles are equal. To find the measure of each exterior angle of such a polygon, you can divide 360 degrees by the number of sides (n). For example, in a regular hexagon, which has 6 sides, each exterior angle would be calculated as 360 divided by 6, equaling 60 degrees. This formula is very useful for determining the angles quickly in polygons that are evenly shaped.
Examples & Analogies
If you think of a slice of pizza, each slice represents an angle. A whole pizza is 360 degrees around. Therefore, if you want to break that pizza into 6 equal slices, each slice (or angle) is 60 degrees. This illustrates how exterior angles work in a regular polygon.
Relationship Between Interior and Exterior Angles
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Relationship between Interior and Exterior Angles: An interior angle and its adjacent exterior angle always form a straight line, so they sum to 180 degrees.
Formula: Interior Angle + Exterior Angle = 180 degrees.
Example: For a regular hexagon, Interior Angle = 120 degrees, Exterior Angle = 60 degrees. 120 + 60 = 180.
Detailed Explanation
For any polygon, when you measure an interior angle (the angle inside the polygon), the exterior angle that is adjacent to it (the angle outside) will always complement it to form a straight line. This means that if you add the interior angle and the exterior angle together, the total will be 180 degrees, demonstrating a fundamental relationship between the two types of angles.
Examples & Analogies
Visualize opening a door. When the door is completely shut, it forms an angle with the wall (interior angle). When the door opens (creating an exterior angle), the total turn from the wall to the fully open door is a straight line (180 degrees). This example encapsulates the relationship between interior and exterior angles.
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Key Concepts
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Sum of Exterior Angles: Always equals 360 degrees for any convex polygon.
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Interior and Exterior Angles Relationship: Always sum to 180 degrees.
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Regular Polygons: Each exterior angle can be calculated using 360/n.
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Examples
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In a triangle, the sum of exterior angles is 360 degrees, despite having only three sides.
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For a regular pentagon, each exterior angle is 72 degrees since 360/5 = 72.
Memory Aids
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When angles extend, theyโre outside the trend; together they always end, at 360 they suspend.
๐ Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a group of friends at a party. As each person leaves the room, they turn around to bid farewell. No matter how many friends there are, the total number of farewells always adds up to a full circle, just like the exterior angles of polygons!
๐ง Other Memory Gems
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Eagle's Nest: 'Every Polygon's External Sum is Ten Degrees.' (Eagle = Exterior, Nest = 360)
๐ฏ Super Acronyms
EAP (Exterior Angles Always = 360 degrees)
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Exterior Angle
Definition:
The angle formed by extending one side of a polygon and measuring the angle between the extended side and the adjacent side.
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Term: Convex Polygon
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A polygon where all interior angles are less than 180 degrees and no sides are curved inward.
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Term: Regular Polygon
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A polygon whose sides and angles are all equal.
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Term: Sum of Exterior Angles
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The total of all exterior angles of a polygon, which is always 360 degrees regardless of the number of sides.