Glencoe Math: Course 3, Volume 2
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4. Polygons and Angles
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Exercise 21 Page 403

The sum of the measures of the interior angles of a polygon is (n-2)180, where n represents the number of sides.

161.1^(∘)

Practice makes perfect

Let's start by recalling the rule for the sum of the measures of the interior angles of a polygon.

Interior Angle Sum of a Polygon

The sum of the measures of the interior angles of a polygon is (n-2)180, where n represents the number of sides.

To find the measure of one interior angle of a regular 19-gon, we will start by finding the sum of its interior angles. Let's substitute 19 for n in this expression.

(n-2)180
( 19-2)180
â–¼
Evaluate
(17)180
3060

The sum of the interior angles of a 19-gon is 3060^(∘). Now, recall that a regular polygon is a polygon in which all the angles have the same measure. Therefore, a regular 19-gon has 19 angles with the same measure. To find the measure of one angle, we will divide the sum of the angles by 19. Sum of Angles:& 3060^(∘) [0.5em] One Angle:& 3060/19≈ 161.1 ^(∘)