Find the sum of the measures of the interior 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 angle
measures.
Substitute n = 10 in .
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 .
Find the measure of each interior angle.
3.
SOLUTION:
The sum of the interior angle measures is or 360.
Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
4.
SOLUTION:
The sum of the interior angle measures is or 720.
Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
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 393.
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.
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 .
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 Interior Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle
measures can also be expressed as .
Find the value of x in each diagram.
8.
SOLUTION:
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation. Then solve for x.
9.
SOLUTION:
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation. Then solve for x.
Find the measure of each exterior angle of each regular polygon.
10.quadrilateral
SOLUTION:
A regular quadrilateral has 4 congruent sides and 4 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.
4n = 360
Solve for n.
n = 90
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular quadrilateral is 90.
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 congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the measure of each exterior angle.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation.
8n = 360
Solve for n.
n = 45
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular octagon is 45.
Find the sum of the measures of the interior angles of each convex polygon.
12.dodecagon
SOLUTION:
A dodecagon has twelve sides. Use the Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior angle
measures.
Substitute n = 12 in .
13.20-gon
SOLUTION:
A 20-gon has twenty sides. Use the Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior angle
measures.
Substitute n = 20 in .
14.29-gon
SOLUTION:
A 29-gon has twenty nine sides. Use the Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior angle
measures.
Substitute n = 29 in .
15.32-gon
SOLUTION:
A 32-gon has thirty two sides. Use the Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem to find the sum of its interior angle
measures.
Substitute n = 32 in .
Find the measure of each interior angle.
16.
SOLUTION:
The sum of the interior angle measures is or 360.
Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
17.
SOLUTION:
The sum of the interior angle measures is or 360.
Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
18.
SOLUTION:
The sum of the interior angle measures is or 540.
Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
19.
SOLUTION:
The sum of the interior angle measures is or 540.
Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
20.BASEBALL In baseball, home plate is a pentagon. The dimensions of home plate are shown. What is the sum of
the measures of the interior angles of home plate?
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 .
Find the measure of each interior angle of each regular polygon.
21.dodecagon
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 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 dodecagon is 150.
22.pentagon
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 .
The measure of each interior angle of a regular pentagon is 108.
23.decagon
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 10
sides. Since all angles of a regular decagon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle measures is 10x. 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.
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.
25.GAMES 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:
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
angleis720÷6or120.
The measure of an interior angle of a regular polygon is given. Find the number of sides in the polygon.
26.60
SOLUTION:
Let n be the number of sides. Since all angles of a regular polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle
measures is 60n. By the Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle measures can also be
expressed as .
27.90
SOLUTION:
Let n be the number of sides. Since all angles of a 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 .
28.120
SOLUTION:
Let n be the number of sides. Since all angles of a regular polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle
measures is 120n. By the Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle measures can also be
expressed as .
29.156
SOLUTION:
Let n be the number of sides. Since all angles of a regular polygon are congruent, the sum of the interior angle
measures is 156n. By the Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem, the sum of the interior angle measures can also be
expressed as .
Find the value of x in each diagram.
30.
SOLUTION:
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation. Then solve for x.
31.
SOLUTION:
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation. Then solve for x.
32.
SOLUTION:
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation. Then solve for x.
33.
SOLUTION:
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation. Then solve for x.
Find the measure of each exterior angle of each 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 congruent angles are congruent. Let n be the measure of each exterior angle.
Use the Polygon Exterior Angles Sum Theorem to write an equation.
10n = 360
Solve for n.
n = 36
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular decagon is 36.
35.pentagon
SOLUTION:
A regular pentagon has 5 congruent sides and 5 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.
5n = 360
Solve for n.
n = 72
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular pentagon is 72.
36.hexagon
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
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular hexagon is 60.
37.15-gon
SOLUTION:
A regular15-gon has 15 congruent sides and 15 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 and
write and solve an equation.
The measure of each exterior angle of a regular 15-gon is 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:
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.
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 with 7
sides. Since all angles 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.
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 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 .
The measure of each interior angle of a regular polygon with 13 sides is about 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 is 14x. 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 14 sides is about 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. 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.
lThe sum of the interior angle measures is (n - 2)(180).
lEach interior angle forms a linear pair with its exterior angle.
lThe 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 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.PHOTOGRAPHY The aperture on the camera lens shown is a regular 14-sided polygon.
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 angle measures
can also be expressed as .
The measure of each interior angle of a regular polygon with 14 sides is about 154.3.
b. 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 = the measure of each exterior
angle and write and solve an equation.
The measure of each exterior angle of a 14-sided regular polygon is about 25.7.
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,
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 .
Use the value of x to find the measure of each angle.
the measures of the interior angles are 105, 110, 120, 130, 135, 140, 160, 170, 180, and 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.
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,eachonemeasures135÷2or67.5.
48.MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS In this problem, you will explore angle and side relationships in special
quadrilaterals.
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:
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 same. So, the angles opposite each other in a 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.
49.ERROR ANALYSIS Marcus says that the sum of the exterior angles of a decagon is greater than that of a
heptagon because a decagon has more sides. Liam says that the sum of the exterior angles for both polygons is the
same. Is either of them correct?
Explain your reasoning.
SOLUTION:
The Exterior Angle Sum Theorem states that the sum of the measures of any convex polygon is 360 regardless of
how many sides it has. Liam is correct.
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.
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, . Since
polygon QRSTVX is regular, XQ = QR. By the Isosceles Theorem, .The interior angles of a
triangle add up to 180, so . By substitution, a + a + 120 =180. So, 2a = 60 and
a = 30. by angle addition. By substitution, . From subtraction,
. So, b = 90. By SAS, . By angle addition,
. By substitution, . So,
and since by CPCTC, . In
. By substitution, 90 + c + 30 = 180. So c = 60.
51.REASONING If two sides of a regular hexagon are extended to meet at a point in the exterior of the polygon, will
the triangle formed sometimes, always or never be equilateral? Justify your answer.
SOLUTION:
Draw a diagram first.
In order to determine whether triangle PQRisequilateral,findthemeasuresoftheexterioranglesofthehexagon.
By the Exterior Angle Sum Theorem, . Since the sum of the interior angle measures
is 180, the measure of . So, is always an equilateral
triangle.
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:
Sample answer: Draw a regular pentagon and find the sum of the interior angle measures.
Interior angles sum = (n - 2)·180
Interior angles sum = (5 – 2)·180or540.
Twice this sum is 2(540) or 1080. To find a polygon with this interior angles sum, write the equation: (n – 2)·180=
1080 and solve for n; n = 8.
53.WRITING IN MATH Explain how triangles are related to the Interior Angles Sum Theorem.
SOLUTION:
The Interior Angles Sum Theorem is derived by 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.
54.If the polygon shown is regular, what is ?
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 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.
So, the correct option is A.
55.SHORT RESPONSE Figure ABCDE is a regular pentagon with line passing through side AE. What is ?
SOLUTION:
Let 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 .
The measure of each interior angle of a regular pentagon is 108.
Here, angle y and angle E form a linear pair.
56.ALGEBRA
F
G
H
J 12
SOLUTION:
The correct option is G.
57.SAT/ACT The sum of the measures of the interior angles of a polygon is twice the sum of the measures of its
exterior angles. What type of polygon is it?
A square
B pentagon
C hexagon
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 polygon is . By the given information,
Solve for n.
If a polygon has 6 sides, then it is a hexagon.
The correct option is C.
Compare the given measures.
58.
SOLUTION:
By converse of the Hinge Theorem, .
59.JM and ML
SOLUTION:
By the Hinge Theorem, ML < JM.
60.WX and ZY
SOLUTION:
By the Hinge Theorem, WX < ZY.
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?
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.
Oneisarighttrianglewithsidesof3,4,and5segments.
Oneisanisoscelestrianglewithsidesof5,5,and2segments.
And an equilateral triangle can be formed with sides 4 segments long.
So there are 3 different triangles formed from the rope.
Show that the triangles are congruent by identifying all congruent corresponding
parts. Then write a congruence statement.
62.
SOLUTION:
Sides and angles are identified as congruent if there are an equal number of tick marks through them. When two
trianglesshareacommonside,thenthosesidesareconsideredcongruent.
63.
SOLUTION:
From the figure shown, angles E and Gareeachrightanglesandeachpairofoppositesidesisparallel.
is a transversal through . Since alternate interior angles are congruent,
. By the Reflexive Property, .
The distance between two parallel lines is the perpendicular distance between one line and any point on the other
line.So, .
64.
SOLUTION:
Sides and angles are identified as congruent if there are an equal number of tick marks through them. When two
trianglesshareacommonside,thenthosesidesareconsideredcongruent.
In the figure, . Name all pairs of angles for each type indicated.
65.alternate interior angles
SOLUTION:
Alternate interior angles are nonadjacent interior angles that lie on opposite sides of a transversal.
1 and 5, 4 and 6, 2 and 8, 3 and 7
66.consecutive interior angles
SOLUTION:
Consecutive interior angles are interior angles that lie on the same side of a transversal.
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