Math Problem Statement
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
):
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Understanding the angles:
- The sum of the interior angles of a hexagon is calculated using the formula: where is the number of sides. For a hexagon, , so:
- The given angles are 112°, 115°, 121°, 117°, and 130°. Let the unknown angles , , and be represented by , , and respectively.
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Sum of the known angles:
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Finding the unknown angle
t
: Since is the remaining interior angle in the hexagon: Therefore, .
Figure 4 (Regular Hexagon with letter m
):
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Understanding the regular hexagon:
- A regular hexagon has equal sides and equal interior angles. Each interior angle of a regular hexagon is calculated as:
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Finding the exterior angle
m
:- The exterior angle can be calculated by subtracting the interior angle from 180°:
Summary of Angles:
Would you like to explore the steps in more detail or have any other questions?
Follow-up Questions:
- How would you find the sum of interior angles for a polygon with 8 sides?
- Can you calculate the exterior angles of a regular decagon?
- How would the interior angle change if the hexagon in Figure 3 were irregular?
- What would be the measure of angle if angle were increased by 10°?
- 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
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