Identifying Equilateral Triangles

In this video, Mr. Jay explains what an equilateral triangle is, highlighting that it has three sides of equal length. He discusses how triangles can be classified by their sides or angles, with equilateral triangles being classified by their sides. The video provides examples of equilateral triangles, showing that even without specific measurements, markings can indicate equal sides. Additionally, Mr. Jay notes that all angles in an equilateral triangle are 60 degrees. The video concludes with a reminder of the key characteristics of equilateral triangles.

What defines an equilateral triangle?

• Three sides of equal length

• Three sides of different lengths

• Three angles of 90 degrees each

• Three angles of different degrees

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

Which of the following is not a property of an equilateral triangle?

• All angles are 90 degrees

• All angles are 60 degrees

• It is classified based on its sides

• All sides are equal

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

What type of triangle is classified based on its sides?

• Isosceles triangle

• Scalene triangle

• Right triangle

• Equilateral triangle

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

How many sides of an equilateral triangle have equal length?

• One

• None

• Three

• Two

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

How can you identify an equilateral triangle without side measurements?

• By marks or ticks on the sides

• By the area of the triangle

• By the number of vertices

• By the color of the triangle

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

If an equilateral triangle has one side marked as 5 inches, what are the lengths of the other sides?

• 5 inches each

• 10 inches each

• Different for each side

• Cannot be determined

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

What is the measure of each angle in an equilateral triangle?

• 45 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 30 degrees

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

What is the total sum of the angles in any triangle, including equilateral?

• 270 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 360 degrees

• 180 degrees

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

Which statement is true for all equilateral triangles?

• Each angle measures less than 60 degrees

• Each angle measures exactly 90 degrees

• Each angle measures more than 60 degrees

• Each angle measures exactly 60 degrees

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CCSS.8.G.A.5