6-1 Angles of Polygons ANSWER:  

540

Find the sum of the measures of the interior Find the measure of each interior angle.
angles of each convex polygon.
1. decagon
SOLUTION:  
A decagon has ten sides. Use the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior 3. 
angle measures.
Substitute n = 10 in . SOLUTION:  
The sum of the interior angle measures is
or 360.

ANSWER:  
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Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
2. pentagon
SOLUTION:  
A pentagon has five sides. Use the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior
angle measures.
Substitute n = 5 in .

ANSWER:  
540

Find the measure of each interior angle. ANSWER:  

3. 
SOLUTION:  
The sum of the interior angle measures is
4. 
or 360.
SOLUTION:  
The sum of the interior angle measures is
or 720.

Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.

Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.

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5. AMUSEMENT The Wonder Wheel at Coney

Island in Brooklyn, New York, is a regular polygon
with 16 sides. What is the measure of each interior
angle of the polygon?
Refer to the photo on page 397.
4.  SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:   The sum of the interior angle measures is
The sum of the interior angle measures is or 2520. Since this is a regular polygon, it
or 720. has congruent angles and congruent sides. Let x be
the measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 16 sides.

Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.

ANSWER:  
157.5

The measure of an interior angle of a regular

polygon is given. Find the number of sides in
the polygon.
6. 150
SOLUTION:  
Let n be the number of sides in the polygon. Since all
angles of a regular polygon are congruent, the sum of
the interior angle measures is 150n. By the Polygon
Interior Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior
angle measures can also be expressed as .

ANSWER:  
12
ANSWER:  
7. 170
SOLUTION:  
5. AMUSEMENT The Wonder Wheel at Coney Let n be the number of sides in the polygon. Since all
Island in Brooklyn, New York, is a regular polygon angles of a regular polygon are congruent, the sum of
with 16 sides. What is the measure of each interior the interior angle measures is 170n. By the Polygon
angle of the polygon? Interior Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior
Refer to the photo on page 397. .
angle measures can also be expressed as
SOLUTION:  
The sum of the interior angle measures is
or 2520. Since this is a regular polygon, it
has congruent angles and congruent sides. Let x be
the measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 16 sides. ANSWER:  
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7. 170
SOLUTION:  
Let n be the number of sides in the polygon. Since all
angles of a regular polygon are congruent, the sum of
the interior angle measures is 170n. By the Polygon 9. 
Interior Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior
angle measures can also be expressed as . SOLUTION:  
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
write an equation. Then solve for x.

ANSWER:  
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ANSWER:  
Find the value of x in each diagram. 68

Find the measure of each exterior angle of each

regular polygon.
10. quadrilateral
SOLUTION:  
A regular quadrilateral has 4 congruent sides and 4
8.  congruent interior angles. The exterior angles are
also congruent, since angles supplementary to
SOLUTION:  
congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to measure of each exterior angle. Use the Polygon
write an equation. Then solve for x. Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation.
4n = 360
Solve for n.
n = 90
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular
quadrilateral is 90.

ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  
90
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11. octagon
SOLUTION:  
A regular octagon has 8 congruent sides and 8
congruent interior angles. The exterior angles are
also congruent, since angles supplementary to
9.  congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
SOLUTION:   measure of each exterior angle.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation.
write an equation. Then solve for x. 8n = 360
Solve for n.
n = 45
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular
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ANSWER:   ANSWER:  
45
 The measure of each exterior angle of a regular
quadrilateral is 90.

ANSWER:  
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90
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11. octagon 14. 29-gon
SOLUTION:   SOLUTION:  
A regular octagon has 8 congruent sides and 8 A 29-gon has twenty nine sides. Use the Polygon
congruent interior angles. The exterior angles are Interior Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its
also congruent, since angles supplementary to interior angle measures.
congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the Substitute n = 29 in .
measure of each exterior angle.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
write an equation.
8n = 360
Solve for n.
ANSWER:  
n = 45
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular 4860
octagon is 45.
15. 32-gon
ANSWER:   SOLUTION:  
45 A 32-gon has thirty two sides. Use the Polygon
Interior Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its
Find the sum of the measures of the interior
interior angle measures.
angles of each convex polygon.
Substitute n = 32 in .
12. dodecagon
SOLUTION:  
A dodecagon has twelve sides. Use the Polygon
Interior Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its
interior angle measures. ANSWER:  
Substitute n = 12 in . 5400

Find the measure of each interior angle.

ANSWER:  
1800

13. 20-gon 16. 
SOLUTION:   SOLUTION:  
A 20-gon has twenty sides. Use the Polygon Interior The sum of the interior angle measures is
Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior or 360.
angle measures.
Substitute n = 20 in .
 

ANSWER:   Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.

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14. 29-gon
SOLUTION:  
A 29-gon
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ANSWER:  
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Find the measure of each interior angle.

17. 
16.  SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:   The sum of the interior angle measures is
The sum of the interior angle measures is or 360.
or 360.

 
 

Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.

Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.

ANSWER:   ANSWER:  

18. 
17. 
SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:   The sum of the interior angle measures is
The sum of the interior angle measures is or 540.
or 360.

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Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
 ANSWER:  
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18. 
SOLUTION:   19. 
The sum of the interior angle measures is SOLUTION:  
or 540. The sum of the interior angle measures is
or 540.

Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.

Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.

ANSWER:  

ANSWER:  

19.  20. BASEBALL In baseball, home plate is a pentagon.

SOLUTION:   The dimensions of home plate are shown. What is
the sum of the measures of the interior angles of
The sum of the interior angle measures is
home plate?
or 540.

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Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
SOLUTION:  
 The measure of each interior angle of a regular
dodecagon is 150.

ANSWER:   ANSWER:  
6-1 Angles of Polygons 150

20. BASEBALL In baseball, home plate is a pentagon. 22. pentagon

The dimensions of home plate are shown. What is
the sum of the measures of the interior angles of
home plate?
SOLUTION:  
Let n be the number of sides in the polygon and x be
the measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 5 sides. Since all angles of a regular
pentagon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle
measures is 5x. By the Polygon Interior Angles Sum
Theorem, the sum of the interior angle measures can
also be expressed as .

SOLUTION:  
A pentagon has five sides. Use the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior
angle measures. The measure of each interior angle of a regular
Substitute n = 5 in . pentagon is 108.

ANSWER:  
108

23. decagon
ANSWER:  
540 SOLUTION:  
Let n be the number of sides in the polygon and x be
Find the measure of each interior angle of each the measure of each interior angle of a regular
regular polygon. polygon with 10 sides. Since all angles of a regular
21. dodecagon decagon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle
measures is 10x. By the Polygon Interior Angles
SOLUTION:  
Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
Let n be the number of sides in the polygon and x be .
measures can also be expressed as
the measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 12 sides. Since all angles of a regular
dodecagon are congruent, the sum of the interior
angle measures is 12x. By the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
measures can also be expressed as .
The measure of each interior angle of a regular
decagon is 144.

ANSWER:  
144
The measure of each interior angle of a regular 24. nonagon
dodecagon is 150.
SOLUTION:  
ANSWER:   Let n be the number of sides in the polygon and x be
150 the measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 9 sides. Since all angles of a regular
nonagon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle
22. pentagon
measures is 9x. By the Polygon Interior Angles Sum
SOLUTION:   Theorem, the sum of the interior angle measures can
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decagon is 144.
ANSWER:  
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144
24. nonagon
SOLUTION:  
Let n be the number of sides in the polygon and x be
the measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 9 sides. Since all angles of a regular
nonagon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle
measures is 9x. By the Polygon Interior Angles Sum
Theorem, the sum of the interior angle measures can
also be expressed as .
The measure of each interior angle of a regular
nonagon is 140.
ANSWER:   SOLUTION:
140
25. CCSS MODELING Hexagonal chess is played on
a regular hexagonal board comprised of 92 small
hexagons in three colors. The chess pieces are
arranged so that a player can move any piece at the
start of a game.
a. What is the sum of the measures of the interior
angles of the chess board?
b. Does each interior angle have the same measure?
If so, give the measure. Explain your reasoning.
SOLUTION:   26. 60
a. A hexagon has six sides. Use the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior
angle measures.
Substitute n = 6 in . regular polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior
b. Yes, 120; sample answer: Since the hexagon is
regular, the measures of the angles are equal. That
means each angle is 720 ÷ 6 or 120.
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ANSWER:  
a. 720
The measure of each interior angle of a regular
nonagon is 140.
ANSWER:  
140
25. CCSS MODELING Hexagonal chess is played on
a regular hexagonal board comprised of 92 small
hexagons in three colors. The chess pieces are
arranged so that a player can move any piece at the
start of a game.
a. What is the sum of the measures of the interior
angles of the chess board?
b. Does each interior angle have the same measure?
If so, give the measure. Explain your reasoning.
  
a. A hexagon has six sides. Use the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior
angle measures.
.
Substitute n = 6 in
b. Yes, 120; sample answer: Since the hexagon is
regular, the measures of the angles are equal. That
means each angle is 720 ÷ 6 or 120.
ANSWER:  
a. 720
b. Yes, 120; sample answer: Since the hexagon is
regular, the measures of the angles are equal. That
means each angle is 720 ÷ 6 or 120.
The measure of an interior angle of a regular
polygon is given. Find the number of sides in
the polygon.
SOLUTION:  
Let n be the number of sides. Since all angles of a
angle measures is 60n. By the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
measures can also be expressed as .
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a. 720
b. Yes, 120; sample answer: Since the hexagon is
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measures of the angles are equal. That ANSWER:  
means each angle is 720 ÷ 6 or 120. 4

The measure of an interior angle of a regular 28. 120

polygon is given. Find the number of sides in
the polygon. SOLUTION:  
26. 60 Let n be the number of sides. Since all angles of a
regular polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior
SOLUTION:   angle measures is 120n. By the Polygon Interior
Let n be the number of sides. Since all angles of a Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
regular polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior measures can also be expressed as .
angle measures is 60n. By the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
measures can also be expressed as .

ANSWER:  
6

ANSWER:   29. 156
3 SOLUTION:  
Let n be the number of sides. Since all angles of a
27. 90 regular polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior
SOLUTION:   angle measures is 156n. By the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
Let n be the number of sides. Since all angles of a
measures can also be expressed as .
regular polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior
angle measures is 90n. By the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
measures can also be expressed as .

ANSWER:  
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Find the value of x in each diagram.

ANSWER:  
4

28. 120
SOLUTION:  
Let n be the number of sides. Since all angles of a 30. 
regular polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior
angle measures is 120n. By the Polygon Interior SOLUTION:  
Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
measures can also be expressed as . write an equation. Then solve for x.

ANSWER:  
6 ANSWER:  
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SOLUTION:  
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Find the value of x in each diagram.

32. 
30. 
SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:   Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation. Then solve for x.
write an equation. Then solve for x.

ANSWER:  
ANSWER:   44
93

33. 
SOLUTION:  
31.  Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
write an equation. Then solve for x.
SOLUTION:  
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
write an equation. Then solve for x.

ANSWER:  
37
ANSWER:  
Find the measure of each exterior angle of each
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regular polygon.
34. decagon
SOLUTION:  
A regular decagon has 10 congruent sides and 10
congruent interior angles. The exterior angles are
also congruent, since angles supplementary to
32.  congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
measure of each exterior angle.
SOLUTION:   Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation.
write an equation. Then solve for x. 10n = 360
Solve for n.
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n = 36
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular
decagon is 36.
 The measure of each exterior angle of a regular
pentagon is 72.

ANSWER:  
6-1 Angles of Polygons ANSWER:  
37 72

Find the measure of each exterior angle of each 36. hexagon

regular polygon.
34. decagon SOLUTION:  
A regular hexagon has 6 congruent sides and 6
SOLUTION:   congruent interior angles. The exterior angles are
A regular decagon has 10 congruent sides and 10 also congruent, since angles supplementary to
congruent interior angles. The exterior angles are congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
also congruent, since angles supplementary to measure of each exterior angle.
congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
measure of each exterior angle. write an equation.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to 6n = 360
write an equation. Solve for n.
10n = 360 n = 60
Solve for n. The measure of each exterior angle of a regular
n = 36 hexagon is 60.
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular
decagon is 36. ANSWER:  
60
ANSWER:  
36 37. 15-gon
SOLUTION:  
35. pentagon A regular15-gon has 15 congruent sides and 15
SOLUTION:   congruent interior angles. The exterior angles are
also congruent, since angles supplementary to
A regular pentagon has 5 congruent sides and 5 congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
congruent interior angles. The exterior angles are measure of each exterior angle and write and solve
also congruent, since angles supplementary to an equation.
congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
measure of each exterior angle.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
write an equation. The measure of each exterior angle of a regular 15-
5n = 360 gon is 24.
Solve for n.
ANSWER:  
n = 72
24
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular
pentagon is 72.
38. COLOR GUARD During the halftime performance
ANSWER:   for a football game, the color guard is planning a new
formation in which seven members stand around a
72
central point and stretch their flag to the person
36. hexagon immediately to their left as shown.

SOLUTION:  
A regular hexagon has 6 congruent sides and 6
congruent interior angles. The exterior angles are
also congruent, since angles supplementary to
congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
measure of each exterior angle.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
write an equation.
6n = 360
Solve for n.
n = 60 a. What is the measure of each exterior angle of the
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long is each flag?
ANSWER:  
 The measure of each exterior angle of a regular 15-
gon is 24.
ANSWER:  
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24
38. COLOR GUARD During the halftime performance
for a football game, the color guard is planning a new
formation in which seven members stand around a
central point and stretch their flag to the person
immediately to their left as shown.
a. What is the measure of each exterior angle of the
formation?
b. If the perimeter of the formation is 38.5 feet, how
long is each flag?
SOLUTION:   polygon with 7 sides. Since all angles of a regular
a. The given formation is in the shape of a regular
heptagon. A regular heptagon has 7 congruent sides
and 7 congruent interior angles. The exterior angles
are also congruent, since angles supplementary to
congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
measure of each exterior angle.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
write an equation.
7n = 360
Solve for n.
n ≈ 51.4
The measure of each exterior angle of the formation
is about 51.4.
b. To find the perimeter of a polygon, add the lengths
of its sides. This formation is in the shape of a
regular heptagon. Let x be the length of each flag.
The perimeter of the formation is 7x, that is, 38.5
feet.
The length of each flag is 5.5 ft.
ANSWER:   congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
a. about 51.4
b. 5.5 ft
Find the measures of an exterior angle and an
interior angle given the number of
sides of each regular polygon. Round to the
nearest tenth, if necessary.
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The given regular polygon has 7 congruent sides and
The length of each flag is 5.5 ft.
ANSWER:  
a. about 51.4
b. 5.5 ft
Find the measures of an exterior angle and an
interior angle given the number of
sides of each regular polygon. Round to the
nearest tenth, if necessary.
39. 7
SOLUTION:  
The given regular polygon has 7 congruent sides and
7 congruent interior angles. The exterior angles are
also congruent, since angles supplementary to
congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
measure of each exterior angle.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
write an equation.
7n = 360
Solve for n.
n ≈ 51.4
The measure of each exterior angle of a 7-sided
regular polygon is about 51.4.
Let n be the number of sides in the polygon and x be
the measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle
measures is 7x. By the Polygon Interior Angles Sum
Theorem, the sum of the interior angle measures can
also be expressed as .
The measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 7 sides is about 128.6.
ANSWER:  
51.4, 128.6
40. 13
SOLUTION:  
The given regular polygon has 13 congruent sides
and 13 congruent interior angles. The exterior angles
are also congruent, since angles supplementary to
measure of each exterior angle.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
write an equation.
13n = 360
Solve for n.
n ≈ 27.7
The measure of each exterior angle of a 13-sided
regular polygon is about 27.7. Page 12
Let n be the number of sides in the polygon and x be
polygon with 13 sides. Since all angles of a regular
 The measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 7 sides is about 128.6.
ANSWER:  
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51.4, 128.6
40. 13
SOLUTION:   SOLUTION:
The given regular polygon has 13 congruent sides
and 13 congruent interior angles. The exterior angles
are also congruent, since angles supplementary to
congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
measure of each exterior angle.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
write an equation.
13n = 360
Solve for n.
n ≈ 27.7
The measure of each exterior angle of a 13-sided
regular polygon is about 27.7.
Let n be the number of sides in the polygon and x be
the measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 13 sides. Since all angles of a regular
polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle
measures is 13x. By the Polygon Interior Angles
Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
measures can also be expressed as . measures can also be expressed as
The measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 13 sides is about 152.3.
ANSWER:   ANSWER:
27.7, 152.3
41. 14
SOLUTION:  
The given regular polygon has 14 congruent sides
and 14 congruent interior angles. The exterior angles
are also congruent, since angles supplementary to
congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
measure of each exterior angle.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
write an equation.
14n = 360
Solve for n.
n ≈ 25.7
The measure of each exterior angle of a 14-sided
regular polygon is about 25.7.
Let n be the number of sides in the polygon and x be
the measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 14 sides. Since all angles of a regular
polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle
measures
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measures can also be expressed as .
The measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 13 sides is about 152.3.
ANSWER:  
27.7, 152.3
41. 14
  
The given regular polygon has 14 congruent sides
and 14 congruent interior angles. The exterior angles
are also congruent, since angles supplementary to
congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the
measure of each exterior angle.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to
write an equation.
14n = 360
Solve for n.
n ≈ 25.7
The measure of each exterior angle of a 14-sided
regular polygon is about 25.7.
Let n be the number of sides in the polygon and x be
the measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 14 sides. Since all angles of a regular
polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle
measures is 14x. By the Polygon Interior Angles
Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
.
The measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 14 sides is about 154.3.
  
25.7, 154.3
42. PROOF Write a paragraph proof to prove the
Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem for octagons.
SOLUTION:  
The Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem states
that the sum of the interior angle measures of an n-
sided polygon is (n - 2)180. So for an octagon, we
need to prove that the sum of the interior angle
measures is (8 - 2)(180) or 1080.
First, draw an octagon with all the diagonals from
one vertex.
Notice that the polygon is divided up in to 6 triangles.
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each triangle is 180, so the sum of the measures of
the interior angles of the octagon is 6 ∙ 180 = 1080 =
( 8 – 2) ∙ 180 or (n – 2) ∙ 180 if n = the number of
 The measure of each interior angle of a regular
polygon with 14 sides is about 154.3.
ANSWER:  
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25.7, 154.3
42. PROOF Write a paragraph proof to prove the
Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem for octagons.
SOLUTION:   SOLUTION:
The Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem states
that the sum of the interior angle measures of an n-
sided polygon is (n - 2)180. So for an octagon, we
need to prove that the sum of the interior angle
measures is (8 - 2)(180) or 1080.
First, draw an octagon with all the diagonals from
one vertex.
Notice that the polygon is divided up in to 6 triangles.
The sum of the measures of the interior angles of
each triangle is 180, so the sum of the measures of
the interior angles of the octagon is 6 ∙ 180 = 1080 =
( 8 – 2) ∙ 180 or (n – 2) ∙ 180 if n = the number of
sides of the polygon.
ANSWER:   measures of interior angles
Draw all the diagonals from one vertex in an
octagon.
Notice that the polygon is divided up in to 6 triangles.
The sum of the measures of the interior angles of
each triangle is 180, so the sum of the measures of
the interior angles of the octagon is 6 ∙ 180 = 1080 =
( 8 – 2) ∙ 180 or (n – 2) ∙ 180 if n = the number of
sides of the polygon.
43. PROOF Use algebra to prove the Polygon Exterior
Angle Sum Theorem.
SOLUTION:  
The Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem states
that the sum of the exterior angle measures of a
convex polygon is 360. So, we need to prove that the
sum of the exterior angle measures of an n-gon is
360. Begin by listing what we know.
l The sum of the interior angle measures is
(n - 2)(180).
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The sum of the measures of the interior angles of
each triangle is 180, so the sum of the measures of
the interior angles of the octagon is 6 ∙ 180 = 1080 =
( 8 – 2) ∙ 180 or (n – 2) ∙ 180 if n = the number of
sides of the polygon.
43. PROOF Use algebra to prove the Polygon Exterior
Angle Sum Theorem.
  
The Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem states
that the sum of the exterior angle measures of a
convex polygon is 360. So, we need to prove that the
sum of the exterior angle measures of an n-gon is
360. Begin by listing what we know.
l The sum of the interior angle measures is
(n - 2)(180).
l Each interior angle forms a linear pair with
its exterior angle.
l The sum of the measures of each linear
pair is 180.
We can find the sum of the exterior angles by
subtracting the sum of the interior angles from the
sum of the linear pairs. 
 
Consider the sum of the measures of the exterior
angles N for an n-gon.
 N = sum of measures of linear pairs – sum of
    = 180n – 180(n – 2)
    = 180n – 180n + 360
    = 360
So, the sum of the exterior angle measures is 360 for
any convex polygon.
ANSWER:  
Consider the sum of the measures of the exterior
angles N for an n-gon.
 N = sum of measures of linear pairs – sum of
measures of interior angles
= 180n – 180(n – 2)
= 180n – 180n + 360
= 360
So, the sum of the exterior angle measures is 360 for
any convex polygon.
44. CCSS MODELING The aperture on the camera
lens shown is a regular 14-sided polygon.
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a. What is the measure of each interior angle of the
 = 180n – 180(n – 2) regular polygon is about 25.7.
= 180n – 180n + 360
= 360 ANSWER:  
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So, the sum of the exterior angle measures is 360 for a. about 154.3
any convex polygon. b. about 25.7

44. CCSS MODELING The aperture on the camera ALGEBRA Find the measure of each interior
lens shown is a regular 14-sided polygon. angle.
45. decagon, in which the measures of the interior angles
are x + 5, x +10,
x + 20, x + 30, x + 35, x + 40,
x + 60, x + 70, x + 80, and x + 90
SOLUTION:  
A decagon has ten sides. Use the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior
angle measures.
Substitute n = 10 in .

a. What is the measure of each interior angle of the

polygon?
b. What is the measure of each exterior angle of the
polygon?
SOLUTION:  
a. Let x be the measure of each interior angle. Since
all angles of a regular polygon are congruent, the sum
of the interior angle measures is 14x. By the Polygon
Interior Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
angle measures can also be expressed as . the measures of the interior angles are 105, 110, 120,
130, 135, 140, 160, 170, 180, and 190.

ANSWER:  
105, 110, 120, 130, 135, 140, 160, 170, 180, 190

46. polygon ABCDE, in which the measures of the

The measure of each interior angle of a regular interior angles are 6x, 4x + 13, x + 9, 2x − 8, 4x − 1
polygon with 14 sides is about 154.3.
SOLUTION:  
b. The given regular polygon has 14 congruent sides
and 14 congruent interior angles. The exterior angles A pentagon has five sides. Use the Polygon Interior
are also congruent, since angles supplementary to Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior
congruent angles are congruent. Let n = the measure angle measures.
of each exterior angle and write and solve an Substitute n = 5 in .
equation.

The measure of each exterior angle of a 14-sided

regular polygon is about 25.7.

ANSWER:  
a. about 154.3
b. about 25.7
Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
ALGEBRA Find the measure of each interior
angle.
45. decagon, in which the measures of the interior angles
are x + 5, x +10,
x + 20, x + 30, x + 35, x + 40,
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x + 60, x + 70, x + 80, and x + 90
SOLUTION:  
 the measures of the interior angles are 105, 110, 120,
130, 135, 140, 160, 170, 180, and 190.
ANSWER:   ANSWER:
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105, 110,of120,
Polygons
130, 135, 140, 160, 170, 180, 190
46. polygon ABCDE, in which the measures of the
interior angles are 6x, 4x + 13, x + 9, 2x − 8, 4x − 1
SOLUTION:  
A pentagon has five sides. Use the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior
angle measures.
Substitute n = 5 in .
Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
ANSWER:   problem, you will explore angle and side relationships
47. THEATER The drama club would like to build a
theater in the round so the audience can be seated on
all sides of the stage for its next production.
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47. THEATER The drama club would like to build a
theater in the round so the audience can be seated on
all sides of the stage for its next production.
a. The stage is to be a regular octagon with a total
perimeter of 60 feet. To what length should each
board be cut to form the sides of the stage?
b. At what angle should each board be cut so that
they will fit together as shown? Explain your
reasoning.
SOLUTION:  
a. Let x be the length of each side. The perimeter of
the regular octagon is 8x, that is, 60 feet.
The length of each side is 7.5 ft.
b. First find the measure of each interior angle of a
regular octagon. Since each interior angle is
comprised of two boards, divide by 2 to find the
angle of each board. The measure of each angle of
a regular octagon is 135, so if each side of the board
makes up half of the angle, each one measures 135 ÷
2 or 67.5.
ANSWER:  
a. 7.5 ft
b. 67.5; Sample answer: The measure of each angle
of a regular octagon is 135, so if each side of the
board makes up half of the angle, each one measures
135 ÷ 2 or 67.5.
48. MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS In this
in special
quadrilaterals.
a. GEOMETRIC Draw two pairs of parallel lines
that intersect like the ones shown. Label the Page 16
quadrilateral
formed by ABCD. Repeat these steps to form two
additional quadrilaterals, FGHJ and QRST.
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a. GEOMETRIC Draw two pairs of parallel lines

that intersect like the ones shown. Label the
quadrilateral
formed by ABCD. Repeat these steps to form two
additional quadrilaterals, FGHJ and QRST.
b. TABULAR Copy and complete the table below.

c. VERBAL Make a conjecture about the

relationship between two consecutive angles in a
quadrilateral formed by two pairs of parallel lines.
d. VERBAL Make a conjecture about the
relationship between the angles adjacent to each
other in a quadrilateral formed by two pairs of
parallel lines.
e. VERBAL Make a conjecture about the
relationship between the sides opposite each other in
a quadrilateral formed by two pairs of parallel lines.
SOLUTION:   same. So, the angles opposite each other in a
a.  Use a straightedge to draw each pair of parallel
lines. Label the intersections on each figure to form 3
quadrilaterals.
b. Using a protractor and a ruler to measure each
side and angle, complete the table.
c. Each of the quadrilaterals was formed by 2 pairs
of parallel lines. From the table it is shown that the
measures of the angles that are opposites are the
quadrilateral formed by two pairs of parallel lines are
congruent.
d. Each of the quadrilaterals was formed by 2 pairs
of parallel lines. From the table it is shown that the
measures of the consecutive angles in each
quadrilateral add to 180. So, the angles adjacent to
each other in a quadrilateral formed by two pairs of
parallel lines are supplementary.
e . Each of the quadrilaterals was formed by 2 pairs
of parallel lines. From the table it is shown that the
measures of the sides that are opposites are the
same. So, the sides opposite each other in a
quadrilateral formed by two pairs of parallel lines are
congruent.

ANSWER:  
a.

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b. Using a protractor and a ruler to measure each
side and angle, complete the table.
 ANSWER:  
Liam; by the Exterior Angle Sum Theorem, the sum
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50. CHALLENGE Find the values of a, b, and c if

QRSTVX is a regular hexagon. Justify your answer.

SOLUTION:  
We need to find the values of angles a, b, and c,
which are all parts of interior angles of the hexagon.
 
What information are we given?
 
We are given that the figure is a regular hexagon, so
we know that all of the interior angles are equal. We
can find the measure of these angles using the
interior Angle Sum Theorem. We can then use this
information to find the values of a, b, and c.
 
b.
 
30, 90, 60; By the Interior Angle Sum Theorem, the
sum of the interior angles is 720. Since polygon
QRSTVX is regular, there are 6 congruent angles.
Each angle has a measure of 120. So,
c. Sample answer: The angles opposite each other in
a quadrilateral formed by two pairs of parallel lines . Since polygon
are congruent. QRSTVX is regular, XQ = QR. By the Isosceles
d. Sample answer: The angles adjacent to each other  Theorem, .The interior
in a quadrilateral formed by two pairs of parallel lines angles of a triangle add up to 180, so
are supplementary. . By
e . Sample answer: The sides opposite each other in a substitution, a + a + 120 =180. So, 2a = 60 and a =
quadrilateral formed by two pairs of parallel lines are 30. by angle addition.
congruent. By substitution, . From
49. ERROR ANALYSIS Marcus says that the sum of subtraction, . So, b = 90. By SAS,
the exterior angles of a decagon is greater than that . By angle
of a heptagon because a decagon has more sides. addition, .
Liam says that the sum of the exterior angles for By substitution, .
both polygons is the same. Is either of them correct? So, and since
Explain your reasoning. by CPCTC,
SOLUTION:   . In
The Exterior Angle Sum Theorem states that the . By
sum of the measures of any convex polygon is 360 substitution, 90 + c + 30 = 180. So c = 60.
regardless of how many sides it has. Liam is correct.
ANSWER:  
ANSWER:   30, 90, 60; By the Interior Angle Sum Theorem, the
Liam; by the Exterior Angle Sum Theorem, the sum sum of the interior angles is 720. Since polygon
of the measures of any convex polygon is 360. QRSTVX is regular, there are 6 congruent angles.
Each angle has a measure of 120. So,
50. CHALLENGE Find the values of a, b, and c if . Since polygon
QRSTVX is a regular hexagon. Justify your answer.
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 Theorem, .The interior
angles of a triangle add up to 180, so
 So, and since
ANSWER:   by CPCTC,
30, 90, 60; By the Interior Angle Sum Theorem, the . In
sum of the
6-1 Angles interior angles is 720. Since polygon
of Polygons . By
QRSTVX is regular, there are 6 congruent angles. substitution, 90 + c + 30 = 180. So c = 60.
Each angle has a measure of 120. So,
. Since polygon 51. CCSS ARGUMENTS If two sides of a regular
QRSTVX is regular, XQ = QR. By the Isosceles hexagon are extended to meet at a point in the
 Theorem, .The interior exterior of the polygon, will the triangle formed
angles of a triangle add up to 180, so sometimes, always or never be equilateral? Justify
. By your answer.
substitution, a + a + 120 =180. So, 2a = 60 and a = SOLUTION:  
30. by angle addition. Draw a diagram first.
By substitution, . From
subtraction, . So, b = 90. By SAS,
. By angle
addition, .
By substitution, .
So, and since
by CPCTC,
. In In order to determine whether triangle PQR  is 
. By equilateral, find the measures of the exterior angles
substitution, 90 + c + 30 = 180. So c = 60. of the hexagon. By the Exterior Angle Sum
Theorem, . Since
51. CCSS ARGUMENTS If two sides of a regular the sum of the interior angle measures is 180, the
hexagon are extended to meet at a point in the measure of .
exterior of the polygon, will the triangle formed
So, is always an equilateral triangle.
sometimes, always or never be equilateral? Justify
your answer.  

SOLUTION:   ANSWER:  
Draw a diagram first. Always; by the Exterior Angle Sum Theorem,
. Since the sum of
the interior angle measures is 180, the measure of
. So,
is an equilateral triangle.

In order to determine whether triangle PQR  is 

equilateral, find the measures of the exterior angles
of the hexagon. By the Exterior Angle Sum
Theorem, . Since
the sum of the interior angle measures is 180, the
measure of . 52. OPEN ENDED Sketch a polygon and find the sum
So, is always an equilateral triangle. of its interior angles. How many sides does a polygon
  with twice this interior angles sum have? Justify your
answer.
ANSWER:  
SOLUTION:  
Always; by the Exterior Angle Sum Theorem,
Sample answer: Draw a regular pentagon and find
. Since the sum of the sum of the interior angle measures.
the interior angle measures is 180, the measure of
. So,
is an equilateral triangle.
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52. OPEN ENDED Sketch a polygon and find the sum
of its interior angles. How many sides does a polygon
with twice this interior angles sum have? Justify your
answer.
SOLUTION:   drawing all of the possible diagonals from one vertex
Sample answer: Draw a regular pentagon and find
the sum of the interior angle measures.
53. WRITING IN MATH Explain how triangles are
related to the Interior Angles Sum Theorem.
SOLUTION:  
The Interior Angles Sum Theorem is derived by
of a polygon. This forms (n - 2) triangles in the
interior of the polygon with n sides. Since the sum of
the measures of a triangle is 180, the sum of the
interior angle measures of a convex polygon is (n - 2)
180.

ANSWER:  
The Interior Angles Sum Theorem is derived from
the pattern between the number of sides in a polygon
Interior angles sum = (n - 2) · 180  and the number of triangles. The formula is the
Interior angles sum = (5 – 2) · 180 or 540.  product of the sum of the measures of the angles in a
Twice this sum is 2(540) or 1080. To find a polygon triangle, 180, and the number of triangles in the
with this interior angles sum, write the equation: (n – polygon.
2) · 180 = 1080 and solve for n; n = 8.
  54. If the polygon shown is regular, what is ?

ANSWER:  
8; Sample answer: Interior angles sum = (5 – 2) · 
180 or 540. Twice this sum is 2(540) or 1080. A
polygon with this interior angles sum is the solution to
(n – 2) · 180 = 1080, n = 8. A 140
B 144
C 162
D 180
SOLUTION:  
Since the given regular polygon has 9 congruent
sides, it is a regular nonagon.
Let x be the measure of each interior angle of a
53. WRITING IN MATH Explain how triangles are regular polygon with 9 sides. Since all angles of a
related to the Interior Angles Sum Theorem. regular nonagon are congruent, the sum of the
interior angle measures is 9x. By the Polygon Interior
SOLUTION:   Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
The Interior Angles Sum Theorem is derived by measures can also be expressed as .
drawing all of the possible diagonals from one vertex
of a polygon. This forms (n - 2) triangles in the
interior of the polygon with n sides. Since the sum of
the measures of a triangle is 180, the sum of the
interior angle measures of a convex polygon is (n - 2)
180.

ANSWER:   The measure of each interior angle of a regular

nonagon is 140.
The Interior Angles Sum Theorem is derived from
So, the correct option is A.
the pattern between the number of sides in a polygon
and the number of triangles. The formula is the ANSWER:  
product of the sum of the measures of the angles in a
A
triangle, 180, and the number of triangles in the
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55. SHORT RESPONSE Figure ABCDE is a regular
54. If the polygon shown is regular, what is ? pentagon with line passing through side AE. What
 the pattern between the number of sides in a polygon nonagon is 140.
and the number of triangles. The formula is the So, the correct option is A.
product of the sum of the measures of the angles in a
triangle,of
6-1 Angles 180, and the number of triangles in the
Polygons ANSWER:  
polygon. A

54. If the polygon shown is regular, what is ? 55. SHORT RESPONSE Figure ABCDE is a regular
pentagon with line passing through side AE. What
is ?

A 140
B 144
C 162
D 180
SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:  
Since the given regular polygon has 9 congruent
sides, it is a regular nonagon. Let x be the measure of each interior angle of a
Let x be the measure of each interior angle of a regular polygon with 5 sides. Since all angles of a
regular polygon with 9 sides. Since all angles of a regular pentagon are congruent, the sum of the
regular nonagon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle measures is 5x. By the Polygon Interior
interior angle measures is 9x. By the Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle measures can also be expressed as .
measures can also be expressed as .

The measure of each interior angle of a regular

The measure of each interior angle of a regular pentagon is 108.
nonagon is 140. Here, angle y and angle E form a linear pair.
So, the correct option is A.

ANSWER:  
A
ANSWER:  
55. SHORT RESPONSE Figure ABCDE is a regular
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pentagon with line passing through side AE. What
is ?
56. ALGEBRA

SOLUTION:   J 12
Let x be the measure of each interior angle of a SOLUTION:  
regular polygon with 5 sides. Since all angles of a
regular pentagon are congruent, the sum of the
interior angle measures is 5x. By the Polygon Interior
Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
measures can also be expressed as .
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 If a polygon has 6 sides, then it is a hexagon.
The correct option is C.

ANSWER:  
6-1 Angles of Polygons ANSWER:  
72 C

Compare the given measures.

56. ALGEBRA 58. 

H
J 12 SOLUTION:  

SOLUTION:   By converse of the Hinge Theorem,

.

ANSWER:  

59. JM and ML

The correct option is G.

ANSWER:  
G SOLUTION:  
57. SAT/ACT The sum of the measures of the interior
By the Hinge Theorem, ML < JM.
angles of a polygon is twice the sum of the measures
of its exterior angles. What type of polygon is it? ANSWER:  
A square
ML < JM
B pentagon
C hexagon 60. WX and ZY
D octagon
E nonagon
SOLUTION:  
The sum of the exterior angle measures of a convex
polygon, one angle at each vertex, is 360. The sum of
the interior angle measures of an n-sided convex
SOLUTION:  
polygon is . By the given information,
By the Hinge Theorem, WX < ZY.
Solve for n.
ANSWER:  
WX < ZY

If a polygon has 6 sides, then it is a hexagon. 61. HISTORY The early Egyptians used to make
The correct option is C. triangles by using a rope with knots tied at equal
intervals. Each vertex of the triangle had to occur at
ANSWER:   a knot. How many different triangles can be formed
C using the rope below?

Compare the given measures. SOLUTION:  

58. 
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Use the Triangle Inequality theorem to determine
how many different triangles can be made from the
rope shown. the rope has 13 knots and 12 segments.
  
By the Hinge Theorem, WX < ZY.  
ANSWER:  
6-1 Angles of Polygons ANSWER:  
WX < ZY 3

61. HISTORY The early Egyptians used to make
triangles by using a rope with knots tied at equal
intervals. Each vertex of the triangle had to occur at
a knot. How many different triangles can be formed
using the rope below?
Show that the triangles are congruent by
identifying all congruent corresponding
parts. Then write a congruence statement.

SOLUTION:  
Use the Triangle Inequality theorem to determine
how many different triangles can be made from the
rope shown. the rope has 13 knots and 12 segments. 62. 
One is a right triangle with sides of 3, 4, and 5 SOLUTION:  
segments.  Sides and angles are identified as congruent if there
are an equal number of tick marks through them.
When two triangles share a common side, then those
sides are considered congruent. 
 

One is an isosceles triangle with sides of 5, 5, and 2

segments.  ANSWER:  

63. 
And an equilateral triangle can be formed with sides
4 segments long. SOLUTION:  
From the figure shown, angles E and G are each
right angles and each pair of opposite sides is
parallel. 
is a transversal through
. Since alternate
interior angles are congruent,
. By the
Reflexive Property, . 
So there are 3 different triangles formed from the The distance between two parallel lines is the
rope. perpendicular distance between one line and any
  point on the other line.
  So,  .
ANSWER:    
3

Show that the triangles are congruent by ANSWER:  

identifying all congruent corresponding
parts.
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ANSWER:  
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In the figure, . Name all pairs

of angles for each type indicated.

63.  65. alternate interior angles

SOLUTION:   SOLUTION:  
From the figure shown, angles E and G are each Alternate interior angles are nonadjacent interior
right angles and each pair of opposite sides is angles that lie on opposite sides of a transversal.
parallel.   
is a transversal through 1 and 5, 4 and 6, 2 and 8, 3 and
. Since alternate 7
interior angles are congruent,
ANSWER:  
. By the
Reflexive Property, .  1 and 5, 4 and 6, 2 and 8, 3 and
The distance between two parallel lines is the 7
perpendicular distance between one line and any
point on the other line. 66. consecutive interior angles
So,  . SOLUTION:  
  Consecutive interior angles are interior angles that lie
on the same side of a transversal.
 
ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  

64. 
SOLUTION:  
Sides and angles are identified as congruent if there
are an equal number of tick marks through them.
When two triangles share a common side, then those
sides are considered congruent. 
 

ANSWER:  

In the figure, . Name all pairs

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