EXTERIOR ANGLES OF A POLYGON Polygons
An exterior angle of a regular polygon is formed by extending one side of the polygon. Angle CDY is an exterior angle to angle CDE Exterior Angle + Interior Angle of a regular polygon =180 0 D E Y B C A F 1 2 Polygons
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120 0 Polygons
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360 0 Polygons
60 0 Polygons
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90 0 Polygons
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No matter what type of polygon we have, the sum of the exterior angles is ALWAYS equal to 360º. Sum of exterior angles = 360º Polygons
In a regular polygon with ‘n’ sides Sum of interior angles = (n -2) x Exterior Angle + Interior Angle =180 0 Each exterior angle = /n No. of sides = /exterior angle Polygons
Let us explore few more problems Find the measure of each interior angle of a polygon with 9 sides. Ans : Find the measure of each exterior angle of a regular decagon. Ans : 36 0 How many sides are there in a regular polygon if each interior angle measures ? Ans : 24 sides Is it possible to have a regular polygon with an exterior angle equal to 40 0 ? Ans : Yes Polygons