Classify Triangles by Sides and Angles

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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 degrees. 2. Right: One angle is exactly 90 degrees. 3. Obtuse: One angle is greater than 90 degrees.

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How do you classify a triangle with one angle greater than 90 degrees?

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It is classified as an obtuse triangle.

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How do you classify a triangle with one angle equal to 90 degrees?

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It is classified as a right triangle.

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How do you classify a triangle with all sides of equal length?

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It is classified as an equilateral triangle.

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What is an isosceles triangle?

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An isosceles triangle has at least two sides that are equal in length.

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What is a scalene triangle?

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A scalene triangle has all sides of different lengths.

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What is an acute angle?

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

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What is a right angle?

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