Exterior Angle Theorem

Exterior Angle Theorem

Grade 8th Grade · Math · 45 min· Nc.8.g.5

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can apply the exterior angle theorem to solve problems involving missing angle measures in triangles.

Warm-Up Video

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Exterior Angle Theorem - Triangle Angle Practice for High School

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    The exterior angle theorem states that the measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two remote interior angles.

  • 2

    An exterior angle is formed by extending one side of a triangle.

  • 3

    A remote interior angle is an angle inside the triangle that is not adjacent to the exterior angle.

Practice Questions

9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

In a triangle, the two remote interior angles measure 30° and 50°. Draw a picture of this and label each given angle as well as the exterior angle. What is the measure of the exterior angle?

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