1.5.1

Angles in a Triangle

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Angles in a Triangle

The angles in a triangle add up to 180°. You can use this information to solve triangle problems.

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The angles in a triangle add to 180°

  • So you need to subtract the sum of the given angles from 180 degrees to work out the missing angle.
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Work out the sum of given angles

  • You have been given the top angle - 45°.
  • We know that the other angle is a right angle by looking at it - that means it is 90°.
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Working out the missing angle

  • So the missing angle is 180 - 135.
    • The missing angle is 45°.

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