Classifying Triangles/Triangle Sum theorem

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What is the Triangle Sum Theorem?

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The Triangle Sum Theorem states that 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 are the three 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 are the three 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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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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If one angle of a triangle is 90 degrees and another is 50 degrees, what is the measure of the third angle?

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The third angle is 40 degrees (180 - 90 - 50 = 40).

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What type of triangle has only one obtuse angle and two congruent sides?

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Obtuse Isosceles Triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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

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Subtract the sum of the known angles from 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is an Isosceles Triangle?

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

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is a Scalene Triangle?

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A Scalene Triangle is a triangle in which all sides and angles are different.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an Acute Triangle?

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An Acute Triangle is 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 a Right Triangle?

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A Right Triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring exactly 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2