Classifying Triangles

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What is a triangle?

Back

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

Front

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.

Front

What is an acute angle?

Back

An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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What is a right angle?

Back

A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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What is an obtuse angle?

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An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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What is the sum of the angles in a triangle?

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The sum of the angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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Can an acute triangle be equilateral?

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Yes, an equilateral triangle is also an acute triangle because all its angles are 60 degrees.

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What is a right scalene triangle?

Back

A right scalene triangle is a triangle with one right angle and all sides of different lengths.

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What is a right isosceles triangle?

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A right isosceles triangle is a triangle with one right angle and two equal sides.