Triangle Review

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What is a triangle?

Back

A triangle is a polygon with three edges and three vertices. It is one of the basic shapes in geometry.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What are the types of triangles based on side lengths?

Back

1. Equilateral: All sides are equal. 2. Isosceles: Two sides are equal. 3. Scalene: All sides are different.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What are the types of triangles based on angles?

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1. Acute: All angles are less than 90 degrees. 2. Right: One angle is exactly 90 degrees. 3. Obtuse: One angle is greater than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What does ASA stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

ASA stands for Angle-Side-Angle, a criterion for triangle congruence.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does AAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

AAS stands for Angle-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Front

What does SAS stand for in triangle congruence?

Back

SAS stands for Side-Angle-Side, a criterion for triangle congruence.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

Back

The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How do you find the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 * base * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

In a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides: a² + b² = c².

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is a right triangle?

Back

A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2