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Unit: <\/strong><\/a>Congruency<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chapter: <\/strong>Angle Sum Property<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Reference: – Triangle Angle Sum Theorem, Exterior Angle Theorem, Interior Angles of a Polygon, Exterior Angles of a Polygon, Base Angles Theorem (Isosceles Triangle Theorem), Equilateral Triangle Angle Property, Angle Properties of Right Triangles, Angles in Special Quadrilaterals<\/em><\/p>\n

After studying this chapter, you should be able to understand:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Triangle Angle Sum Theorem & Exterior Angle Theorem<\/li>\n
  • Interior Angles of a Polygon & Exterior Angles of a Polygon<\/li>\n
  • Base Angles Theorem (Isosceles Triangle Theorem)<\/li>\n
  • Angle Properties of Right Triangles & Angles in Special Quadrilateral<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Geometry: <\/strong>Lines and Angles<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Angle Sum Property of Triangle<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Theorem 7<\/strong>– The sum of the angles of a triangle is 180\u00b0.<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

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    Using the axioms and theorems we have studied in the previous lesson; we can prove that the sum of all the angles of a triangle is 180\u00b0.<\/p>\n

    Consider \u2206ABC with angles \u22201, \u22202 & \u22203 as shown in the figure.<\/p>\n

    To proof \u22201 + \u22202 + \u22203 = 180\u00b0<\/p>\n

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    We\u2019ll draw line m<\/strong> parallel to BC.<\/p>\n

    Now as m \u2225<\/em> \u00a0BC, \u22205 = \u22203 and \u22204 = \u22202 –> (Alternate interior angle)<\/p>\n

    Also, \u22201, \u22204 & \u22205 lie on a straight line, so \u22201 + \u22204 + \u22205= 180\u00b0<\/p>\n

    Equating both, \u2220<\/strong>1 + <\/strong>\u2220<\/strong>2 + <\/strong>\u2220<\/strong>3 = 180\u00b0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Exterior Angle of a Triangle<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u22204 is known as the exterior angle of a triangle.<\/p>\n

    Theorem 8-<\/strong> If a side of a triangle is extended, then the exterior angle so formed is equal to the sum of the two interior angles, that are opposite to the vertex of exterior angle.<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

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    As \u22203 and \u22204 lie on a same line, so<\/p>\n

    \u22203 + \u22204= 180\u00b0……… (1)<\/p>\n

    Also, \u22201 + \u22202 + \u22203 = 180\u00b0……….. (2)<\/p>\n

    Equating both we get,<\/p>\n

    \u2220<\/strong>4 = <\/strong>\u2220<\/strong>1 + <\/strong>\u2220<\/strong>3<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Triangle Angle Sum Theorem<\/strong> \u2013 The sum of the interior angles of any triangle is always 180\u00b0, regardless of the type of triangle. This property is fundamental to all triangles and is used in solving for unknown angles.<\/p>\n

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    Exterior Angle Theorem<\/strong> \u2013 The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two non-adjacent interior angles. This theorem helps determine missing angle measures when one exterior angle is given.<\/p>\n

    Exterior Angles of a Polygon<\/strong> \u2013 The sum of the exterior angles of any convex polygon, taken one per vertex, is always 360\u00b0, regardless of the number of sides. This property holds true because the exterior angles form a full rotation around the polygon.<\/p>\n

    Base Angles Theorem (Isosceles Triangle Theorem)<\/strong> \u2013 In an isosceles triangle, the angles opposite the two congruent sides are also congruent. This property is used to determine unknown angles when two sides of a triangle are equal in length.<\/p>\n

    Equilateral Triangle Angle Property<\/strong> \u2013 An equilateral triangle has all three sides and all three angles congruent. Since the sum of the angles in a triangle is 180\u00b0, each angle in an equilateral triangle measure exactly 60\u00b0.<\/p>\n

    Angle Properties of Right Triangles<\/strong> \u2013 A right triangle contains one 90\u00b0 angle. The sum of the remaining two angles must be 90\u00b0, since the total sum of all three angles in any triangle is always 180\u00b0.<\/p>\n

    Triangle Inequality Theorem and Angle Relationships<\/strong> \u2013 In any triangle, the largest angle is always opposite the longest side, and the smallest angle is always opposite the shortest side. This property helps in comparing angle measures when only the side lengths are given.<\/p>\n

    Angles in Special Quadrilaterals<\/strong> \u2013 The sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is always 360\u00b0. Specific quadrilaterals, such as parallelograms, rectangles, rhombuses, and trapezoids, have additional angle properties based on their symmetries and side lengths.<\/p>\n

    Using Algebra to Solve for Unknown Angles <\/strong>\u2013 Unknown angles in geometric figures can be determined using algebraic equations based on the angle sum properties of triangles and polygons. This involves forming and solving equations using known angle relationships.<\/p>\n

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