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Which type of triangle has all three sides equal?
What is the classification of a triangle with one angle measuring exactly 90 degrees?
Which type of triangle has no sides of equal length?
An acute triangle is characterized by which of the following?
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What is true about the angles of a right triangle?
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A triangle where two sides are equal can be classified as which type of triangle?
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An isosceles triangle has all three sides of equal length.
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A triangle can have multiple right angles.
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Scalene triangles have at least two sides of equal length.
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An obtuse triangle contains an angle greater than 90 degrees.
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All angles in an acute triangle measure exactly 90 degrees.
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Equilateral triangles can be classified as acute triangles.
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Study Notes
Classification of Triangles by Sides
- Triangles can be classified based on the lengths of their sides.
- Equilateral Triangles: All three sides are equal; represented by marking each side with the same symbol.
- Isosceles Triangles: Two sides are equal; any combination of two sides can be equal while the third side is different.
- Scalene Triangles: No sides are equal; each side has a different length.
Classification of Triangles by Angles
- Triangles can also be classified based on the measures of their angles.
- Acute Triangles: All angles are less than 90 degrees.
- Right Triangles: One angle is exactly 90 degrees; also called right-angled triangles.
- Obtuse Triangles: One angle is greater than 90 degrees, making it obtuse.
Important Angle Facts
- An angle less than 90 degrees is termed acute.
- An angle exactly 90 degrees is a right angle.
- An angle greater than 90 degrees is an obtuse angle.
Additional Notes
- In a right triangle, only one angle can be right; having two right angles is not possible within a triangle's geometric constraints.
Classification of Triangles by Sides
- Triangles can be categorized based on side lengths.
- Equilateral Triangles: All sides are identical in length, denoted by the same symbol on each side.
- Isosceles Triangles: Two sides have equal lengths; the third side differs, allowing for various combinations of equal sides.
- Scalene Triangles: All sides are distinct in length, with no equality among them.
Classification of Triangles by Angles
- Angles also serve as a basis for triangle classification.
- Acute Triangles: Each of the three angles measures less than 90 degrees, resulting in all acute angles.
- Right Triangles: One angle measures exactly 90 degrees; commonly referred to as right-angled triangles.
- Obtuse Triangles: One angle exceeds 90 degrees, categorizing it as obtuse and impacting the overall shape.
Important Angle Facts
- An angle measuring less than 90 degrees is identified as acute.
- An angle measuring precisely 90 degrees is defined as a right angle.
- An angle that measures more than 90 degrees is considered obtuse.
Additional Notes
- In any right triangle, only one angle can be a right angle; having two right angles contradicts geometric principles.
Classification of Triangles by Sides
- Triangles can be categorized based on side lengths.
- Equilateral Triangles: All sides are identical in length, denoted by the same symbol on each side.
- Isosceles Triangles: Two sides have equal lengths; the third side differs, allowing for various combinations of equal sides.
- Scalene Triangles: All sides are distinct in length, with no equality among them.
Classification of Triangles by Angles
- Angles also serve as a basis for triangle classification.
- Acute Triangles: Each of the three angles measures less than 90 degrees, resulting in all acute angles.
- Right Triangles: One angle measures exactly 90 degrees; commonly referred to as right-angled triangles.
- Obtuse Triangles: One angle exceeds 90 degrees, categorizing it as obtuse and impacting the overall shape.
Important Angle Facts
- An angle measuring less than 90 degrees is identified as acute.
- An angle measuring precisely 90 degrees is defined as a right angle.
- An angle that measures more than 90 degrees is considered obtuse.
Additional Notes
- In any right triangle, only one angle can be a right angle; having two right angles contradicts geometric principles.
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This quiz explores the classification of triangles based on their sides and angles. Learn about equilateral, isosceles, and scalene triangles, as well as angle-based classifications. Test your understanding of these geometric principles.
