Let’s solve this step by step. The task is to
classify each triangle using two criteria:
1.
By side lengths: Equilateral, Isosceles, or Scalene
2.
By angle measurements: Acute, Right, or Obtuse
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## 🔷 Definitions Recap:
✔ By Side Lengths:
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Equilateral: All three sides are equal.
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Isosceles: At least two sides are equal.
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Scalene: No sides are equal.
✔ By Angle Measurements:
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Acute: All three angles are less than 90°.
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Right: One angle is exactly 90° (marked with a square corner).
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Obtuse: One angle is greater than 90°.
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Now let’s classify each triangle one by one.
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## 🟦 First Set (Top Table)
a. Triangle a:
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Side lengths: No tick marks → all sides different →
Scalene
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Angles: One angle looks >90° (obtuse) →
Obtuse
✔ Answer: Scalene, Obtuse
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b. Triangle b:
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Side lengths: All three sides have tick marks → all equal →
Equilateral
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Angles: In an equilateral triangle, all angles are 60° →
Acute
✔ Answer: Equilateral, Acute
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c. Triangle c:
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Side lengths: Two sides have tick marks → two equal →
Isosceles
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Angles: Has a right angle symbol →
Right
✔ Answer: Isosceles, Right
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d. Triangle d:
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Side lengths: No tick marks → all sides different →
Scalene
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Angles: One angle is clearly >90° →
Obtuse
✔ Answer: Scalene, Obtuse
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## 🟩 Second Set (Bottom Table)
a. Triangle a:
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Side lengths: No tick marks → all sides different →
Scalene
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Angles: Has a right angle symbol →
Right
✔ Answer: Scalene, Right
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b. Triangle b:
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Side lengths: No tick marks → all sides different →
Scalene
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Angles: One angle is clearly >90° →
Obtuse
✔ Answer: Scalene, Obtuse
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c. Triangle c:
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Side lengths: Two sides have tick marks → two equal →
Isosceles
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Angles: All angles look <90° →
Acute
✔ Answer: Isosceles, Acute
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d. Triangle d:
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Side lengths: All three sides have tick marks → all equal →
Equilateral
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Angles: All angles = 60° →
Acute
✔ Answer: Equilateral, Acute
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
First Table:
| Triangle | Side Classification | Angle Classification |
|----------|----------------------|-----------------------|
| a | Scalene | Obtuse |
| b | Equilateral | Acute |
| c | Isosceles | Right |
| d | Scalene | Obtuse |
Second Table:
| Triangle | Side Classification | Angle Classification |
|----------|----------------------|-----------------------|
| a | Scalene | Right |
| b | Scalene | Obtuse |
| c | Isosceles | Acute |
| d | Equilateral | Acute |
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You can now circle the correct options in your worksheet based on this!
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Tip: Always check for tick marks (for sides) and the square symbol (for right angles) — they’re your visual clues!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of types of triangle worksheet.