Types of Triangles

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What is an Equilateral Triangle?

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A triangle with all three sides of equal length and all three angles measuring 60°.

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What is an Isosceles Triangle?

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A triangle with at least two sides of equal length and the angles opposite those sides are equal.

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What is a Scalene Triangle?

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A triangle with all sides of different lengths and all angles of different measures.

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What is a Right Triangle?

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A triangle that has one angle measuring 90°.

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What is an Obtuse Triangle?

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A triangle that has one angle measuring more than 90°.

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What is the sum of the angles in any triangle?

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

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How can you identify an Isosceles Triangle?

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An Isosceles Triangle can be identified by having two equal sides and two equal angles.

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What is the defining characteristic of an Equilateral Triangle?

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All three sides and angles are equal.

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What type of triangle has one angle greater than 90°?

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An Obtuse Triangle.

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What type of triangle has one right angle?

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A Right Triangle.