Let’s go through each triangle one by one and look at the markings on the sides.
Remember:
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Equilateral = all 3 sides are equal (all have same number of tick marks)
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Isosceles = exactly 2 sides are equal (two sides have same tick marks, third is different or unmarked)
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Scalene = no sides are equal (all sides have different tick marks or none match)
Now let’s check each:
1) All three sides have one tick mark → all equal →
Equilateral
2) Two sides have one tick mark, bottom side has no mark → two equal →
Isosceles
3) No tick marks at all → we assume no sides are equal →
Scalene
4) No tick marks → assume all sides different →
Scalene
5) All three sides have one tick mark → all equal →
Equilateral
6) Two sides have one tick mark, base has no mark → two equal →
Isosceles
7) Two sides have one tick mark, third side has no mark → two equal →
Isosceles
8) No tick marks → assume all sides different →
Scalene
9) All three sides have one tick mark → all equal →
Equilateral
10) No tick marks → assume all sides different →
Scalene
11) Two sides have one tick mark, third side has no mark → two equal →
Isosceles
12) All three sides have one tick mark → all equal →
Equilateral
Final Answer:
1) Equilateral
2) Isosceles
3) Scalene
4) Scalene
5) Equilateral
6) Isosceles
7) Isosceles
8) Scalene
9) Equilateral
10) Scalene
11) Isosceles
12) Equilateral
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of equilateral and isosceles triangles worksheet.