Math Problem Statement

The sum of the interior angle is 1620, the measure of each interior angle is n, the measure of each exterior angle is n, and the number of sides is n. What are the missing numbers?

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to work with the relationships between the sum of the interior angles, the measure of each interior angle, the measure of each exterior angle, and the number of sides of a polygon.

Step 1: Use the sum of the interior angles formula

The sum of the interior angles of a polygon is given by: Sum of interior angles=180×(n2)\text{Sum of interior angles} = 180^\circ \times (n - 2) Given that the sum of the interior angles is 16201620^\circ, we can set up the equation: 180×(n2)=1620180^\circ \times (n - 2) = 1620^\circ

Step 2: Solve for nn

Divide both sides by 180180^\circ: n2=1620180=9n - 2 = \frac{1620^\circ}{180^\circ} = 9 Adding 2 to both sides: n=11n = 11

So, the polygon has 1111 sides.

Step 3: Calculate the measure of each interior angle

The measure of each interior angle of a regular polygon is given by: Each interior angle=Sum of interior anglesn=162011=147.27\text{Each interior angle} = \frac{\text{Sum of interior angles}}{n} = \frac{1620^\circ}{11} = 147.27^\circ

Step 4: Calculate the measure of each exterior angle

The measure of each exterior angle of a regular polygon is given by: Each exterior angle=180Each interior angle=180147.27=32.73\text{Each exterior angle} = 180^\circ - \text{Each interior angle} = 180^\circ - 147.27^\circ = 32.73^\circ

However, since it is stated that the measure of each interior angle, each exterior angle, and the number of sides are all equal to nn, it must be interpreted as:

There is no single value of nn that can satisfy all these conditions exactly. The question likely contains a contradiction or misinterpretation in how the values relate.

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the relationship between the number of sides of a polygon and the measure of its exterior angles?
  2. How can the measure of interior angles help determine the type of polygon?
  3. What is the formula to calculate the sum of the exterior angles of any polygon?
  4. How does the number of sides affect the regularity of a polygon's angles?
  5. Can you find a real-world example where understanding the angles of a polygon is essential?

Tip: The exterior angles of any polygon always sum up to 360360^\circ, regardless of the number of sides.