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Can triangles have more than 3 sides?

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Yes, some triangles will have what in math they call a "Hidden angle." These will contain 3 regular angles adding up to 180 degrees and an additional angle with a maximum degree of 87. To calculate the hidden angle the most ethical approach is to use the Tangent Law.

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