Introduction to 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 three angles measuring 60°.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

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180°.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is a right triangle?

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A triangle that has one angle measuring 90°.

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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 and the angles opposite those sides are equal.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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How do you find the perimeter of a triangle?

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Add the lengths of all three sides.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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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 an exterior angle of a triangle?

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An angle formed by one side of the triangle and the extension of an adjacent side.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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What is the relationship between an exterior angle and the two opposite interior angles?

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The 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 a linear pair of angles?

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Two adjacent angles that form a straight line, summing to 180°.

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CCSS.7.G.B.5