Math Problem Statement

Classify the triangle by its angles and by its sides.

Classify the triangle by its angles and by its sides.

Solution

To classify the triangle TUV\triangle TUV by its angles and sides, let's examine the given information:

  1. Angle Information: The triangle has two angles marked as 4242^\circ at vertices TT and UU.

    • Since two angles are equal, this is an isosceles triangle (a triangle with at least two equal angles and, therefore, two equal sides).
    • To find the third angle at vertex VV, we use the fact that the sum of angles in a triangle is always 180180^\circ.

    42+42+V=18042^\circ + 42^\circ + \angle V = 180^\circ V=18084=96\angle V = 180^\circ - 84^\circ = 96^\circ

    • The angle V=96V = 96^\circ is greater than 9090^\circ, making this an obtuse triangle (a triangle with one angle greater than 9090^\circ).
  2. Classification by Sides: Since two angles are equal, the opposite sides TVTV and UVUV are also equal. This confirms that TUV\triangle TUV is isosceles by its sides.

Final Classification:

  • By angles: Obtuse
  • By sides: Isosceles

Would you like more details or have any questions about this classification?

Related Questions:

  1. How do you determine if a triangle is isosceles using side lengths?
  2. What are the properties of an obtuse triangle?
  3. How can you calculate the area of an obtuse isosceles triangle if side lengths are known?
  4. What would change in the classification if all three angles were equal?
  5. How does the Pythagorean theorem apply to different types of triangles?

Tip:

In any triangle, if two angles are equal, the triangle is always isosceles. This can also help when working with unknown side lengths.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle classification
Angle sum in a triangle
Isosceles triangles
Obtuse angles

Formulas

Sum of angles in a triangle: 180°

Theorems

Triangle Sum Theorem
Properties of Isosceles Triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-8