Types of Triangles

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What is an equilateral triangle?

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A triangle with all three sides of equal length and all angles measuring 60 degrees.

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What is an isosceles triangle?

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A triangle with at least two sides of equal length and the angles opposite those sides are equal.

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What is a scalene triangle?

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A triangle with all sides of different lengths and all angles of different measures.

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What is a right triangle?

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A triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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What is an obtuse triangle?

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A triangle that has one angle measuring more than 90 degrees.

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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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How can you identify an isosceles triangle?

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Look for two sides that are the same length and two angles that are equal.

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What is the sum of the angles in any triangle?

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The sum of the angles in any triangle is always 180 degrees.

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Can a triangle be both isosceles and right?

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Yes, a triangle can be both isosceles and right if it has two equal sides and one right angle.

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What is the difference between an obtuse triangle and an acute triangle?

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An obtuse triangle has one angle greater than 90 degrees, while an acute triangle has all angles less than 90 degrees.