6-1 Properties and of Polygons
DoAttributes
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In the polygon below, find the sum of the measures of the set of exterior angles.
Holt McDougal Geometry
6-1 Properties and Attributes of Polygons
Objectives
Find and use the measures of exterior angles of polygons.
Holt McDougal Geometry
6-1 Properties and Attributes of Polygons
Remember!
An exterior angle is formed by one side of a polygon and the extension of a consecutive side.
Holt McDougal Geometry
6-1 Properties and Attributes of Polygons
Holt McDougal Geometry
6-1 Properties and Attributes of Polygons
• The sum of the measures of the exterior angles of a convex polygon is 360o.
– As if you were traveling in a circle!
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Holt McDougal Geometry
6-1 Properties and Attributes of Polygons
Example :
Find the measure of each exterior angle of a regular 20-gon.
Holt McDougal Geometry
6-1 Properties and Attributes of Polygons
Your Turn
Find the measure of each exterior angle of a regular dodecagon.
Holt McDougal Geometry
6-1 Properties and Attributes of Polygons
Example:
Find the value of b in polygon
FGHJKL.
Holt McDougal Geometry
6-1 Properties and Attributes of Polygons
Your Turn
Find the value of r in polygon JKLM.
Holt McDougal Geometry
6-1 Properties and Attributes of Polygons
Your Turn
External Angles of Polygons
Find the measure of exterior angle a.
Holt McDougal Geometry
6-1 Properties and Attributes of Polygons
Your Turn
Ex. 3: Finding the Measure of an Exterior
Angle
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Holt McDougal Geometry
6-1 Properties and Attributes of Polygons
Art Application
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