Math Problem Statement

Classify triangles based on their angles and sides, and determine the validity of specific statements about triangles.

Solution

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  1. Part a:
    You are required to classify the triangles labeled A, B, C, D, E, and F into the categories listed in the table:

    • Acutangoli (acute triangles)
    • Ottusangoli (obtuse triangles)
    • Rettangoli (right triangles)
    • Scaleni (scalene triangles)
    • Isosceli (isosceles triangles)
    • Equilateri (equilateral triangles)
  2. Part b:
    For each statement, you must choose one of the following:

    • Può essere (can be)
    • È sempre (is always)
    • Non è mai (is never)

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Part a: Triangle Classification

  • A: Right triangle (rettangolo), scalene (scaleno)
    (It has a right angle and all sides appear to have different lengths.)

  • B: Acute triangle (acutangolo), isosceles (isoscele)
    (It has all angles less than 90° and two sides of equal length.)

  • C: Right triangle (rettangolo), isosceles (isoscele)
    (It has a right angle and two equal sides.)

  • D: Acute triangle (acutangolo), scalene (scaleno)
    (All angles are less than 90° and all sides are of different lengths.)

  • E: Obtuse triangle (ottusangolo), scalene (scaleno)
    (It has an angle greater than 90° and all sides of different lengths.)

  • F: Acute triangle (acutangolo), equilateral (equilatero)
    (All angles are less than 90° and all sides are equal.)


Part b: Statements

  1. Un triangolo rettangolo ... isoscele.
    Può essere (can be).
    A right triangle can be isosceles if its two legs are of equal length.

  2. Un triangolo equilatero ... rettangolo.
    Non è mai (is never).
    An equilateral triangle cannot be a right triangle because all its angles are equal (60°).

  3. Un triangolo rettangolo ... acutangolo.
    Non è mai (is never).
    A right triangle cannot be acute since it already has a right angle (90°).

  4. Un triangolo isoscele ... ottusangolo.
    Può essere (can be).
    An isosceles triangle can be obtuse if one angle is greater than 90°.


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Related Questions

  1. What is the difference between an acute triangle and an obtuse triangle?
  2. Can a scalene triangle also be a right triangle? Why or why not?
  3. What are the properties of an equilateral triangle?
  4. How can you identify if a triangle is isosceles from its angles?
  5. Can a triangle have two obtuse angles? Explain.

Tip:

When classifying triangles, always focus on their angles first (acute, right, or obtuse), then their sides (scalene, isosceles, or equilateral).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangle Classification
Angles and Sides

Formulas

Triangle angle sum property: sum of angles = 180°

Theorems

Isosceles Triangle Theorem
Properties of Right Triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8