Naming Triangles

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What is an acute triangle?

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A triangle where all three angles are less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an isosceles triangle?

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A triangle with at least two sides of equal length.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is a scalene triangle?

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A triangle where all sides have different lengths.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is a right triangle?

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A triangle that has one angle equal to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an obtuse triangle?

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A triangle where one angle is greater than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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How can you identify an isosceles triangle?

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Look for at least two sides that are the same length.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What type of angles does a right triangle have?

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One right angle (90 degrees) and two acute angles.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the sum of the angles in any triangle?

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180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How do you classify a triangle with one obtuse angle?

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It is classified as an obtuse triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the difference between acute and obtuse angles?

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Acute angles are less than 90 degrees; obtuse angles are greater than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1