Triangle Angle Sum Theorem, Triangle Exterior Angle Theorem Objectives State the triangle angle sum theorem and solve for an unknown angle in a triangle Classify triangles based on measures of angles as well sides State the triangle exterior angle theorem and solve for an unknown exterior angle of a triangle
Triangle Angle Sum Theorem The sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is 180°. m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180 A B C Ex: If m∠A = 30 and m∠B = 70; what is m∠C ? m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180 30 + 70 + m∠C = 180 100 + m∠C = 180 m∠C = 180 – 100 = 80
Classifying Triangles
Exterior and remote interior angles An exterior angle of a polygon is an angle formed by a side and an extension of an adjacent side For each exterior angle of a triangle, the two nonadjacent interior angles are called the remote interior angles
Triangle Exterior Angle Theorem The measure of each exterior angle of a triangle equals the sum of the measures of its two remote interior angles m∠1 = m∠2 + m∠3 Ex: If m∠2 = 45 and m∠3 = 55, what is m∠1? m∠1 = 45 + 55 = 100