Sum Formula (n-2)×180°: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
Year 9
11 questions
~22 mins
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A challenging worksheet exploring the sum of interior angles of polygons using the formula (n-2)×180°, including practice, reasoning, and extension questions for Year 9 students.

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Sum Formula (n-2)×180°: Challenge & Extension

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the sum of interior angles of a pentagon.
[2 marks]
2.
Find the number of sides of a polygon if the sum of its interior angles is 1440°.
[3 marks]
3.
What is the measure of each interior angle in a regular octagon?
[3 marks]
4.
Construct a polygon with 7 sides and a total interior angle sum of 900°. Use the grid to sketch your polygon.
[4 marks]
5.
A polygon has 12 sides. Calculate the measure of each interior angle if the polygon is regular.
[3 marks]
6.
Explain why the sum of interior angles of a triangle is 180° using the sum formula.
[4 marks]
7.
A hexagon has one interior angle measuring 120°. If the remaining five angles are equal, find the measure of each of these angles.
[4 marks]
8.
Determine the number of sides of a polygon if each interior angle is 143° and the polygon is regular.
[3 marks]
9.
A polygon has 9 sides. Calculate the sum of all its interior angles.
[2 marks]
10.
Common mistake: A student calculates the sum for a pentagon as 720°. Identify and correct this mistake.
[3 marks]
11.
Challenge: A polygon has 15 sides. The measure of each interior angle in a regular form is increased by 10° from the standard value. Find the new measure of each angle.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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