Sunday, September 20, 2009

1.4 Measure and Classify Angles

1.4 Measure and Classify Angles

Goal: Name, measure, and classify angles


VOCABULARY

Angle
An angle consists of two different rays with the same endpoint.

Sides of an angle

In an angle, the rays are called the sides of the angle.

Vertex of an angle
In an angle, the endpoint is the vertex of the angle.


Angle Bisector

Is a ray that divides an angle into two angles that are congruent

Congruent Angles

If they have the same measure



Angle Addition Postulate (2nd Postulate of the year)