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(a) Find the sum of all the exterior angles of a triangle.  
(b) 
Is it possible to draw a triangle whose sides have lengths 10.2 cm, 5.8 cm and 4.5 cm respectively? [4 MARKS]


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(a) Find The Sum Of All The Exterior Angles Of A Triangle. Â...


In the figure, 1, 2 and 3 are the interior angles whereas 4, 5 and 6 are exterior angles. Using linear pair axiom, we can say that:
∠1+∠4=180∘


∠3+∠6=180∘


∠2+∠3=180∘


Adding all of them, we get:


∠((1+4)+(3+6)+(2+5))=540∘


Rearranging the terms, we get:


∠((1+2+3)+(4+5+6))=540∘


∠(1+2+3)=180∘ (Angle Sum Property of a triangle)


So, ∠((4+5+6))=540∘−180∘=360∘


So, the sum of the exterior angles of a triangle is 360∘
(b) Suppose such a triangle is possible. Then the sum of the lengths of any two sides would be greater than the length of the third side. Let's check this.
Is 4.5 + 5.8 > 10.2?   Yes
 Is 5.8 + 10.2 > 4.5?   Yes
Is 10.2 + 4.5 > 5.8?   Yes
Therefore, the triangle is possible.



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