Math Problem Statement
Classify the triangle by its angles and by its sides.
Solution
To classify the triangle by its angles and sides, let's examine the given information:
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Angle Information: The triangle has two angles marked as at vertices and .
- 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 , we use the fact that the sum of angles in a triangle is always .
- The angle is greater than , making this an obtuse triangle (a triangle with one angle greater than ).
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Classification by Sides: Since two angles are equal, the opposite sides and are also equal. This confirms that is isosceles by its sides.
Final Classification:
- By angles: Obtuse
- By sides: Isosceles
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Related Questions:
- How do you determine if a triangle is isosceles using side lengths?
- What are the properties of an obtuse triangle?
- How can you calculate the area of an obtuse isosceles triangle if side lengths are known?
- What would change in the classification if all three angles were equal?
- 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