What are Interior and Exterior Angles of a Polygon?

What are Interior and Exterior Angles of a Polygon?

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Sometimes a math term can really tell you a lot about the thing it's describing. Think about the terms interior angle and exterior angle. Can you guess where each is located on a polygon? Take a look at this tutorial to find the answer and learn about interior and exterior angles!

Keywords:

  • definition
  • interior
  • interior angle
  • interior angles
  • angle
  • angles
  • exterior
  • exterior angle
  • exterior angles
  • polygon
  • polygons
  • supplementary angles
  • adjacent angles
  • supplementary
  • adjacent

Background Tutorials

  • Verify theorems about the relationships in triangles, including proof of the pythagorean theorem, the sum of interior angles, base angles of isosceles triangles, midsegments, and medians, and apply these relationships to solve problems

      • What is an Angle?What is an Angle?

      What is an Angle?

      Angles are a fundamental building block for creating all sorts of shapes! In this tutorial, learn about how an angle is formed, how to name an angle, and how an angle is measured. Take a look!