Math Problem Statement
Determine the measure of one of the exterior angles on a regular polygon
Solution
To determine the measure of one of the exterior angles of a regular polygon, you can use the following formula:
Where:
- is the number of sides of the polygon.
Steps:
- Identify how many sides the regular polygon has.
- Use the formula to divide 360° by the number of sides ().
For example, if you have a regular hexagon (6 sides), the exterior angle would be:
Let me know if you have a specific polygon in mind, and I can calculate it for you!
Here are 5 related questions to help further your understanding:
- How do you calculate the sum of the interior angles of a polygon?
- What is the relationship between interior and exterior angles in a regular polygon?
- How can you calculate the interior angle of a regular polygon?
- How would the exterior angle change if the polygon had more sides?
- What is the exterior angle of a regular dodecagon (12 sides)?
Tip: Remember, the sum of all exterior angles of any polygon is always 360°, regardless of the number of sides!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Polygons
Exterior Angles
Formulas
Exterior Angle = 360° / n
Theorems
Sum of exterior angles of a polygon is always 360°
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-7