Triangle Classification & Triangle Sum

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What is a triangle?

Back

A triangle is a polygon with three edges and three vertices.

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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 Sum Theorem?

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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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If one angle of a triangle is 90 degrees, what type of triangle is it?

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It is a right 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?

Back

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?

Back

An isosceles triangle 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?

Back

A scalene triangle has all sides of different lengths.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an acute triangle?

Back

An acute triangle has all angles measuring less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an obtuse triangle?

Back

An obtuse triangle has one angle that measures more than 90 degrees.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.2