Math Problem Statement
Solution
To classify each triangle based on their given side lengths or angles, let’s analyze them carefully:
Triangle A
- Side lengths: 6, 6, and 10
- Since two sides are equal, Triangle A is an Isosceles triangle.
- It is not equilateral (all sides would need to be equal) or scalene (no sides equal).
✔ Isosceles
Triangle B
- Side lengths: 5, 7, and 11
- All three sides are different, so Triangle B is a Scalene triangle.
- It is not isosceles or equilateral.
✔ Scalene
Triangle C
- Angles: 40°, 40°, and 100°
- Two angles are equal (40°), which means two sides are also equal, making Triangle C an Isosceles triangle.
- It is not equilateral (angles would all need to be 60°) or scalene.
✔ Isosceles
Triangle D
- Angles: 60°, 60°, and 60°
- All angles are equal (60°), which means all sides are also equal. Triangle D is an Equilateral triangle.
- An equilateral triangle is also isosceles because at least two sides are equal, but its classification remains equilateral.
✔ Equilateral
Final Summary of Classifications:
Triangle | Scalene | Isosceles | Equilateral |
---|---|---|---|
A | ✔ | ||
B | ✔ | ||
C | ✔ | ||
D | ✔ | ✔ |
Let me know if you need further explanations for any triangle! Here are some related questions to explore:
- How do you determine a triangle’s type based on side lengths?
- How are angles in a triangle related to its sides?
- Can a triangle be both isosceles and scalene? Why or why not?
- How can you classify triangles based solely on their angles?
- What is the sum of the internal angles of any triangle?
Tip: Remember, an equilateral triangle is always isosceles, but not every isosceles triangle is equilateral!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Triangle Classification
Side Lengths
Angles in Triangles
Formulas
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180°
Theorems
Properties of Isosceles, Scalene, and Equilateral Triangles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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