Math Problem Statement

Name the type of the triangle in two different ways. (3) (i) ∆XYZ with ∠Z = 90° (ii) ∆ PQR such that PQ = QR = PR = 5 cm ∠L = 30°, (iii) Triangle with lengths of sides 7 cm, 8 cm and 9 cm.

Solution

Let's analyze each triangle and determine its type in two different ways:

  1. (i) ∆XYZ with ∠Z = 90°

    • Type 1: Right-angled triangle (since it has a 90° angle).
    • Type 2: Scalene triangle (assuming the sides are all different).
  2. (ii) ∆PQR such that PQ = QR = PR = 5 cm

    • Type 1: Equilateral triangle (all sides are equal).
    • Type 2: Acute-angled triangle (all angles are less than 90°, and in an equilateral triangle, each angle is 60°).
  3. (iii) Triangle with lengths of sides 7 cm, 8 cm, and 9 cm

    • Type 1: Scalene triangle (all sides are different).
    • Type 2: Acute-angled triangle (since the square of the longest side is less than the sum of the squares of the other two sides, meaning all angles are less than 90°).

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Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. What is the definition of an obtuse-angled triangle?
  2. How can you classify triangles based on their angles?
  3. Can a scalene triangle ever be equilateral?
  4. What is the Pythagorean theorem, and how does it apply to right-angled triangles?
  5. How do you determine if a triangle is acute, obtuse, or right-angled using side lengths?

Tip: For any triangle, you can classify it based on its angles (acute, right, obtuse) and its sides (scalene, isosceles, equilateral).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle classification
Right-angled triangles
Equilateral triangles
Scalene triangles
Acute-angled triangles

Formulas

Pythagorean theorem

Theorems

Triangle classification theorem
Pythagorean theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8