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(Triangles and Polygons)

Properties and Types of Triangles

Properties of Triangles

A triangle is defined as a shape with three sides (and by default 3 angles). In a triangle all three angles add to 180°180 \degree. There are 4 main types of triangle, these are:

Key Triangle Properties:

  • Interior angles in a triangle add up to 180°180 \degree.

  • Isosceles Triangle: Two angles are equal.

  • Equilateral Triangle: All three angles are 60°60 \degree.

  • Right-Angled Triangle: Contains a 90°90 \degree angle.

  • Scalene Triangle: No equal sides or angles.

 

types of triangles

 

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