Types of Triangles

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is a right triangle?

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A triangle that has one angle equal to 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an obtuse triangle?

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A triangle where one angle is greater than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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How can you identify an acute triangle?

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By checking that all angles are less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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How can you identify a right triangle?

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By finding one angle that is exactly 90 degrees.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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How can you identify an obtuse triangle?

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By finding one angle that is greater than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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If a triangle has angles measuring 30°, 60°, and 90°, what type of triangle is it?

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Right triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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If a triangle has angles measuring 45°, 45°, and 90°, what type of triangle is it?

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Right triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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If a triangle has angles measuring 70°, 60°, and 50°, what type of triangle is it?

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Acute triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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If a triangle has angles measuring 120°, 30°, and 30°, what type of triangle is it?

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Obtuse triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2