2) For the Regular Octagon below identify the measure of each exterior angle. Show all mathematical reasoning or theorems used. Each Exterior Angle:

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### Problem 2

For the Regular Octagon below, identify the measure of each exterior angle. Show all mathematical reasoning or theorems used.

#### Question:
Each Exterior Angle:

![Regular Octagon](attachment:image.png)

#### Solution Process:

1. **Understanding Regular Polygons:**
   A regular octagon is a polygon with eight equal sides and eight equal angles. 

2. **Exterior Angles of Polygons:**
   The exterior angles of any regular polygon can be found using the formula:
   \[
   \text{Exterior Angle} = \frac{360^\circ}{n}
   \]
   where \( n \) is the number of sides of the polygon.

3. **Applying the Formula:**
   For a regular octagon (\( n = 8 \)):
   \[
   \text{Exterior Angle} = \frac{360^\circ}{8} = 45^\circ
   \]

Therefore, each exterior angle of a regular octagon is \( 45^\circ \).

#### Explanation:
- The image shows a regular octagon, a polygon with eight equal sides and angles.
- The solution involves determining the measure of each exterior angle using the appropriate mathematical formula for regular polygons.

This exercise helps in understanding the properties of regular polygons and their exterior angles, which is crucial in many aspects of geometry and design.
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem 2 For the Regular Octagon below, identify the measure of each exterior angle. Show all mathematical reasoning or theorems used. #### Question: Each Exterior Angle: ![Regular Octagon](attachment:image.png) #### Solution Process: 1. **Understanding Regular Polygons:** A regular octagon is a polygon with eight equal sides and eight equal angles. 2. **Exterior Angles of Polygons:** The exterior angles of any regular polygon can be found using the formula: \[ \text{Exterior Angle} = \frac{360^\circ}{n} \] where \( n \) is the number of sides of the polygon. 3. **Applying the Formula:** For a regular octagon (\( n = 8 \)): \[ \text{Exterior Angle} = \frac{360^\circ}{8} = 45^\circ \] Therefore, each exterior angle of a regular octagon is \( 45^\circ \). #### Explanation: - The image shows a regular octagon, a polygon with eight equal sides and angles. - The solution involves determining the measure of each exterior angle using the appropriate mathematical formula for regular polygons. This exercise helps in understanding the properties of regular polygons and their exterior angles, which is crucial in many aspects of geometry and design.
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