It seems you've uploaded an image that explains how to classify triangles based on two criteria:
by angle and
by side length. Below is a detailed explanation of the classification system shown in the image:
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Classification by Angle
Triangles can be classified based on their angles as follows:
1.
Right Triangle
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Definition: A triangle where
one angle is exactly 90° (a right angle).
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Characteristics: The other two angles are acute (less than 90°), and the sum of all three angles is always 180°.
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Example: A triangle with angles 90°, 45°, and 45°.
2.
Acute Triangle
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Definition: A triangle where
all three angles are less than 90°.
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Characteristics: All angles are acute, and the sum of the angles is 180°.
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Example: A triangle with angles 60°, 70°, and 50°.
3.
Obtuse Triangle
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Definition: A triangle where
one angle is greater than 90° (an obtuse angle).
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Characteristics: The other two angles are acute, and the sum of all three angles is still 180°.
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Example: A triangle with angles 120°, 30°, and 30°.
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Classification by Side Length
Triangles can also be classified based on the lengths of their sides as follows:
1.
Equilateral Triangle
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Definition: A triangle where
all three sides have the same length.
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Characteristics: All three angles are equal (each is 60°), making it a special type of acute triangle.
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Example: A triangle with side lengths 5 cm, 5 cm, and 5 cm.
2.
Isosceles Triangle
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Definition: A triangle where
two sides have the same length.
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Characteristics: The angles opposite the equal sides are also equal.
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Example: A triangle with side lengths 5 cm, 5 cm, and 8 cm.
3.
Scalene Triangle
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Definition: A triangle where
all three sides have different lengths.
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Characteristics: All three angles are also different.
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Example: A triangle with side lengths 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm.
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Combining Both Classifications
A triangle can belong to both classifications simultaneously. For example:
- A triangle can be both
right and
isosceles if it has one right angle and two equal sides.
- A triangle can be both
acute and
equilateral since all angles are less than 90° and all sides are equal.
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Summary
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By Angle: Right, Acute, Obtuse
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By Side Length: Equilateral, Isosceles, Scalene
This dual classification helps in understanding the properties and characteristics of different types of triangles.
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Final Answer:
\boxed{\text{Triangles can be classified by angle (Right, Acute, Obtuse) and by side length (Equilateral, Isosceles, Scalene).}}
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