Classifying Triangles

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What is a triangle?

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A triangle is a three-sided polygon.

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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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What are the 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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What is an Acute Scalene Triangle?

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An Acute Scalene Triangle has all angles less than 90 degrees and all sides of different lengths.

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What is a Right Isosceles Triangle?

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A Right Isosceles Triangle has one right angle (90 degrees) and two equal sides.

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What is an Obtuse Isosceles Triangle?

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An Obtuse Isosceles Triangle has one obtuse angle (greater than 90 degrees) and two equal sides.

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What is an Acute Isosceles Triangle?

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An Acute Isosceles Triangle has all angles less than 90 degrees and two equal sides.

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What is a Right Scalene Triangle?

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A Right Scalene Triangle has one right angle (90 degrees) and all sides of different lengths.

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How do you classify a triangle with one obtuse angle?

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It is classified as an Obtuse Triangle.

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How do you classify a triangle with all sides of different lengths?

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It is classified as a Scalene Triangle.