Classifying Triangles

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What defines 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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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an acute triangle?

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An acute triangle is a triangle where all three interior angles are less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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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 three angles are equal to 60 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is an obtuse triangle?

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

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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How can you identify an isosceles acute triangle?

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An isosceles acute triangle has two equal sides and all angles are less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between the angles in a triangle?

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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Can a triangle be both isosceles and obtuse?

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Yes, a triangle can be isosceles and obtuse if it has two equal sides and one angle greater than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the difference between acute and obtuse triangles?

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Acute triangles have all angles less than 90 degrees, while obtuse triangles have one angle greater than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the classification of triangles based on side lengths?

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Triangles can be classified as equilateral, isosceles, or scalene based on the lengths of their sides.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2