Identifying Triangles

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What is a triangle?

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

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What are the types of triangles based on sides?

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1. Equilateral: All sides are equal. 2. Isosceles: Two sides are equal. 3. Scalene: All sides are different.

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What are the types of triangles based on angles?

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1. Acute: All angles are less than 90°. 2. Right: One angle is exactly 90°. 3. Obtuse: One angle is greater than 90°.

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How many sides does a triangle have?

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A triangle has three sides.

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What is an equilateral triangle?

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An equilateral triangle is a triangle in which all three sides are of equal length and all angles are equal to 60°.

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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 of equal length.

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What is a scalene triangle?

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A scalene triangle is a triangle in which all three sides are of different lengths.

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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°.

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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°.

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What is an obtuse triangle?

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An obtuse triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring greater than 90°.