Classifying Triangles and Triangle Sum Theorem FLASHCARD

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What is the Triangle Sum Theorem?

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The Triangle Sum Theorem states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What are the three types of triangles based on side lengths?

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The three types of triangles based on side lengths are equilateral, isosceles, and scalene.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an equilateral triangle?

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An equilateral triangle is a triangle in which all three sides are of equal length and all three angles are equal, each measuring 60 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is a scalene triangle?

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A scalene triangle is a triangle in which all three sides are of different lengths and all three angles are different.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an isosceles triangle?

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An isosceles triangle is a triangle that has at least two sides of equal length and the angles opposite those sides are equal.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an equiangular triangle?

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An equiangular triangle is a triangle in which all three angles are equal, and therefore it is also equilateral.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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How can you determine if a triangle is scalene?

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A triangle is scalene if none of its sides are congruent, meaning all sides have different lengths.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between the angles in an equiangular triangle?

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In an equiangular triangle, all angles are equal, and each angle measures 60 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the definition of congruent angles?

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Congruent angles are angles that have the same measure.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

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What is the definition of congruent sides?

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Congruent sides are sides that have the same length.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2