Math Problem Statement

Calculate the measure of each lettered angle in the hexagon and regular hexagon.

Solution

To solve the problem shown in the image, where you need to calculate the measure of each lettered angle, let’s analyze the given figures:

Figure 3 (Hexagon with angles labeled and letters s, t, o):

  1. Understanding the angles:

    • The sum of the interior angles of a hexagon is calculated using the formula: Sum of interior angles=(n2)×180\text{Sum of interior angles} = (n - 2) \times 180^\circ where nn is the number of sides. For a hexagon, n=6n = 6, so: Sum of interior angles=(62)×180=720\text{Sum of interior angles} = (6 - 2) \times 180^\circ = 720^\circ
    • The given angles are 112°, 115°, 121°, 117°, and 130°. Let the unknown angles ss, tt, and oo be represented by ss^\circ, tt^\circ, and oo^\circ respectively.
  2. Sum of the known angles: 112+115+121+117+130=595112^\circ + 115^\circ + 121^\circ + 117^\circ + 130^\circ = 595^\circ

  3. Finding the unknown angle t: Since tt is the remaining interior angle in the hexagon: t=720595=125t^\circ = 720^\circ - 595^\circ = 125^\circ Therefore, t=125t = 125^\circ.

Figure 4 (Regular Hexagon with letter m):

  1. Understanding the regular hexagon:

    • A regular hexagon has equal sides and equal interior angles. Each interior angle of a regular hexagon is calculated as: Interior angle=7206=120\text{Interior angle} = \frac{720^\circ}{6} = 120^\circ
  2. Finding the exterior angle m:

    • The exterior angle mm can be calculated by subtracting the interior angle from 180°: m=180120=60m^\circ = 180^\circ - 120^\circ = 60^\circ

Summary of Angles:

  • s=117s = 117^\circ
  • t=125t = 125^\circ
  • o=130o = 130^\circ
  • m=60m = 60^\circ

Would you like to explore the steps in more detail or have any other questions?

Follow-up Questions:

  1. How would you find the sum of interior angles for a polygon with 8 sides?
  2. Can you calculate the exterior angles of a regular decagon?
  3. How would the interior angle change if the hexagon in Figure 3 were irregular?
  4. What would be the measure of angle tt if angle oo were increased by 10°?
  5. How can you use symmetry to simplify calculations in regular polygons?

Tip:

Remember that for any regular polygon, the exterior angles always sum up to 360°, regardless of the number of sides!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Polygon Angles
Interior and Exterior Angles

Formulas

Sum of interior angles of a polygon: (n - 2) * 180°
Interior angle of a regular polygon: (Sum of interior angles) / n
Exterior angle: 180° - Interior angle

Theorems

Sum of interior angles in polygons

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10