Lesson 3
Lesson 3
Angles in a Polygon
Consider the chart below to formulate a generalization in finding the sum of the measures of the angles in an n -gon.
In an n -gon, the sum of the angle measures can be determined using the formula S= ( n−2 ) 180, where S is the
sum of the interior angles in a polygon and n is the number of sides.
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Solution:
( 10−2 ) 180=8∗180=1440
1440
=144 °
10
Example: Three angels of a convex heptagon are congruent. Each of the other four angles has a measure thrice of
the other three. Find the measure of each angle.
Solution
Formula
(8−2)×180 Substitute 8 to n 1080
8 8
135 Final answer
6 ×180 Simplify
8
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2. Find the measure of each interior angle of a regular pentagon (5-sided polygon).
Formula
(5−2)×180 Substitute 5 to n 540
5 8
108 Final answer
3× 180 Simplify
5
Example:
1. Find the measure of one exterior angle of a regular hexagon.
Solution:
A hexagon has 6 sides, therefore n=6
360°
=60 °
6
Answer: Each exterior angle of a regular hexagon is 60 ° .
2. A regular polygon has an exterior angle of 40 ° . How many sides does it have?
Solution:
360
n=
exterior angle
360
n= =9
40
Answer: The polygon has nine sides (a nonagon)
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a. 4 sided
b. 8-sided
c. 12-sided
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3. Find the measure of each exterior angle of the following polygons.
a. triangle
b. hexagon
4. A regular polygon has an exterior angle of 30 ° . How many sides does it have?
Calculating Angles
After designing the path, you will calculate the interior and exterior angle of each polygon in your
design.
Remember this
When solving for angles and understanding their purpose, we can reflect on how God designed everything with
intentionality, from the angles of leaves and branches to the angles in the buildings we live and work in. Just like the
Creator’s wisdom guides all creation, understanding the angles and structures of our world helps us build wisely.
Prepared by:
Teddie A. Dumalaoron Jr.