Topic 5 Triangles 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?

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the Triangle Inequality Theorem?

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The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

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If the sides of a triangle are 3, 8, and 9, can they form a triangle?

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Yes, because 3 + 8 > 9, 3 + 9 > 8, and 8 + 9 > 3.

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CCSS.7.G.A.2

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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Area = 1/2 * base * height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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How do you find the measure of an interior angle in a triangle?

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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 is an exterior angle of a triangle?

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An exterior angle is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between the sides and angles of a triangle?

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In a triangle, the larger the angle, the longer the opposite side.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10