Triangles Flashcards
1
Q
What is a triangle
A
A triangle is a closed three sided plane figure.
2
Q
What is an equilateral triangle
A
All sides are equal in length, note that the angles also are equal.
3
Q
What is an isosceles triangle
A
Exactly 2 sides are equal in length, note that the two angles opposite the sides are equal.
4
Q
What is the scalene triangle
A
No sides are equal in length and no angles are equal.
5
Q
What is a right triangle
A
One angle measures 90°
6
Q
What is an acute triangle
A
All angles measure less than 90°
7
Q
What is in obtuse triangle
A
One angle is greater than 90°