POLYGON

Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem

Polygon Interior Angles Sum Theorem
The sum of the measures of the interior angles of a convex polygon
with n� sides is
(n−2)180°(�−2)180° .
Example :
Find the sum of the measures of the interior angles of an octagon.
Solution:
An octagon has 8 sides. So, n=8�=8 .
Substitute 8 for n� in the formula.
The sum of the measures of the interior angles of an
octagon =(8−2)180°=6×180°=1080°
The sum of the measures of the interior angles of an octagon is 1080°
Polygon Exterior Angle Sum Theorem
If a polygon is a convex polygon, then the sum of its exterior angles (one at each vertex)
is equal to 360 degrees. Let us prove this theorem:
Proof: Consider a polygon with n number of sides or an n-gon. The sum of its exterior
angles is N.
For any closed structure, formed by sides and vertex, the sum of the exterior angles is
always equal to the sum of linear pairs and sum of interior angles. Therefore,
N = 180n – 180(n-2)
N = 180n – 180n + 360
N = 360
Hence, we got the sum of exterior angles of n vertex equal to 360 degrees.
Example 1: In the given figure, find the value of x.

Exterior angle example

Solution: We know that the sum of exterior angles of a polygon is 360 degrees.

Thus, 70° + 60° + 65° + 40° + x = 360°

235° + x = 360°

X = 360° – 235° = 125°