Let's solve the problem step by step based on the worksheet titled
"Triangles". The goal is to:
1.
Name each triangle by the lengths of its sides (Equilateral, Isosceles, or Scalene).
2.
Name each triangle pictured (based on side lengths and shape).
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🔷 Part 1: Name Each Triangle by Side Lengths
We classify triangles by their side lengths as:
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Equilateral: All three sides are equal.
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Isosceles: Two sides are equal.
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Scalene: No sides are equal.
Let’s go through each one:
#### a. 3 in., 5 in., 3 in.
- Two sides are equal (3 in. and 3 in.)
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✔ Isosceles
#### b. 14 cm, 9 cm, 8 cm
- All sides are different
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✔ Scalene
#### c. 24 mm, 24 mm, 24 mm
- All sides are equal
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✔ Equilateral
#### d. 12 ft, 12 ft, 15 ft
- Two sides are equal (12 ft and 12 ft)
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✔ Isosceles
#### e. 7 mi, 6 mi, 5 mi
- All sides are different
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✔ Scalene
#### f. 32 m, 48 m, 48 m
- Two sides are equal (48 m and 48 m)
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✔ Isosceles
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🔷 Part 2: Name Each Triangle Pictured
Now, we look at the
drawn triangles (g, h, i, j) and determine their type based on
side lengths (implied by drawing):
> Since these are drawn, we assume visual clues (equal sides, symmetry) help us classify them.
Let’s analyze each:
#### g.
- Appears to have
all sides equal — equilateral triangle
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✔ Equilateral
#### h.
- Looks like two sides are equal, with a peak — likely
isosceles
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✔ Isosceles
#### i.
- Has
no obvious equal sides, appears irregular
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✔ Scalene
#### j.
- Looks like it has
two equal sides, but tilted — still, two sides appear equal
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✔ Isosceles
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✔ Final Answers:
#### Part 1: Name by Side Lengths
a.
Isosceles
b.
Scalene
c.
Equilateral
d.
Isosceles
e.
Scalene
f.
Isosceles
#### Part 2: Name Each Pictured Triangle
g.
Equilateral
h.
Isosceles
i.
Scalene
j.
Isosceles
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📌 Summary:
- Use side length equality to classify triangles.
- Equilateral → all sides equal
- Isosceles → two sides equal
- Scalene → no sides equal
This worksheet reinforces understanding triangle classification based on side lengths.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of polygons worksheet 4th grade.