Classifying Triangles

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What is a triangle?

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A triangle is a three-sided polygon that has three angles.

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What are the types of triangles based on sides?

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

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What are the types of triangles based on angles?

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

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What is an Isosceles Triangle?

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An Isosceles Triangle has at least two sides that are equal in length.

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What is a Scalene Triangle?

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A Scalene Triangle has all sides of different lengths.

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What is an Equilateral Triangle?

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An Equilateral Triangle has all three sides equal and all angles measuring 60 degrees.

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What defines a Right Triangle?

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A Right Triangle has one angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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What is an Acute Triangle?

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An Acute Triangle has all three angles measuring less than 90 degrees.

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What is an Obtuse Triangle?

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An Obtuse Triangle has one angle that measures more than 90 degrees.

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What is a Right Isosceles Triangle?

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A Right Isosceles Triangle has one right angle and two equal sides.