Types of Triangles
Types of Triangles
In the previous blog post, we went over the basic properties of a triangle. In this post, we will examine the different types of triangles we may see.
Equilateral Triangle
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An equilateral triangle is a triangle that has 3 equal sides and 3 equal angles.
- Each interior angle always measures
(Shown in Figure #1)
Figure #1
Isosceles Triangle
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An isosceles triangle is a triangle that only has 2 equal sides and 2 equal angles.
(Shown in Figure #2)
Figure #2
Scalene Triangle
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A scalene triangle is a triangle that has no equal sides and no equal angles.
(Shown in Figure #3)
Figure #3
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Right Triangle
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A right triangle is a triangle that has an angle with a measure of 
- The
is also known as the “right angle”. - A angle is usually notated by the ∟ symbol.
- The longest side is always opposite of the angle and is called the hypotenuse.
(Shown in Figure #4)
Figure #4
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