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Signs are everywhere, in many forms: traffic control signs, street signs, and work zone
signs, to name a few. Have you ever thought about the detail and precision that goes
into designing and producing an effective sign? In what ways would a minor
measurement error affect the outcome? In this task, you will explore angle relationships
using a variety of shapes and sizes.
As you work through the task, think about these questions: How can you use known
angle measures to find unknown angle measures? How are similar figures used to
make scale drawings?
Directions:
Complete each of the following tasks, reading the directions carefully as you go. You
may use a piece of blank paper and a piece of graph paper for this task.
You will be graded on the work you show, or your solution process, in addition to your
answers. Make sure to show all of your work and to answer each question as you
complete the task. You will be given partial credit based on the work you show and the
completeness and accuracy of your explanations.
Your teacher will give you further directions on submitting your work. You may be asked
to upload the document, e-mail it to your teacher, or hand in a hard copy.
a) You are riding your bike and notice the square sign above. You mentally draw a
straight line from point A to C. Describe the angle relationship between ∠DCA and
∠BCA. (2 points)
b) Your sister says that the angles ∠DCA and ∠BCA are supplementary angles. Is she
correct? Explain your reasoning. (1 point)
a) Drivers of semitrucks and other large vehicles pay close attention to signs similar to
the one below. These signs indicate a change in the grade or slope of the road. Look
at the black scalene triangle in the sign. How can the third-angle theorem be applied
to find all three angle measurements in the black triangle? (2 points)
For our safety, it is important that drivers recognize a stop sign immediately. Stop signs
are made with exact side and angle measurements to form a regular octagon. They are
red so they are easy to see. The three lines drawn below are straight lines. Lines a and
b are parallel.
c) Describe the relationship between ∠E and ∠K. What is the measure of ∠K? (1 point)
b) What is the sum of the exterior angles of the equilateral triangle ∠M + ∠R + ∠X?
Explain your reasoning. (2 points)