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Triangles: Basic Terminology

The side of an isosceles triangle that is not equal in length to the other two sides is often called the ________ of the triangle.

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The side of an isosceles triangle that is not equal in length to the other two sides is often called the ________ of the triangle.

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base

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The side of an isosceles triangle that is not equal in length to the other two sides is often called the ________ of the triangle.

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base

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A triangle having one angle greater than 90° is called a(n) ________ triangle.
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A triangle having one angle greater than 90° is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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obtuse

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A triangle having one angle greater than 90° is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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obtuse

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A triangle having two equal sides is called a(n) ________ triangle.
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A triangle having two equal sides is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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isosceles

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A triangle having two equal sides is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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isosceles

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In a right triangle, the two sides that are not the hypotenuse are often called the ________ of the triangle.

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In a right triangle, the two sides that are not the hypotenuse are often called the ________ of the triangle.

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legs

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In a right triangle, the two sides that are not the hypotenuse are often called the ________ of the triangle.

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legs

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An equilateral triangle can also be called a(n) ________ triangle.
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An equilateral triangle can also be called a(n) ________ triangle.

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equiangular

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An equilateral triangle can also be called a(n) ________ triangle.

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equiangular

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The two equal sides of an isosceles triangle are often called the ________ of the triangle.

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The two equal sides of an isosceles triangle are often called the ________ of the triangle.

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legs

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The two equal sides of an isosceles triangle are often called the ________ of the triangle.

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legs

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The two angles of an isosceles triangle that are opposite the two equal sides are often called the ________ of the triangle.

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The two angles of an isosceles triangle that are opposite the two equal sides are often called the ________ of the triangle.

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base angles

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The two angles of an isosceles triangle that are opposite the two equal sides are often called the ________ of the triangle.

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A triangle having three unequal sides is called a(n) ________ triangle.
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A triangle having three unequal sides is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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scalene

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A triangle having three unequal sides is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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scalene

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In a right triangle, the side opposite the right angle is called the ________ of the triangle.

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In a right triangle, the side opposite the right angle is called the ________ of the triangle.

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hypotenuse

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In a right triangle, the side opposite the right angle is called the ________ of the triangle.

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hypotenuse

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Which of the following types of triangles could correctly be called a "regular" triangle?
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Which of the following types of triangles could correctly be called a "regular" triangle?

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equilateral triangle

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Which of the following types of triangles could correctly be called a "regular" triangle?

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equilateral triangle

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A triangle having no right angles is called a(n) ________ triangle.
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A triangle having no right angles is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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oblique

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A triangle having no right angles is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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oblique

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In a right triangle, how does the length of the hypotenuse compare to the lengths of the legs?
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In a right triangle, how does the length of the hypotenuse compare to the lengths of the legs?

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The hypotenuse is the longest side.

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In a right triangle, how does the length of the hypotenuse compare to the lengths of the legs?

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The hypotenuse is the longest side.

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A triangle having all three angles less than 90° is called a(n) ________ triangle.
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A triangle having all three angles less than 90° is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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acute

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A triangle having all three angles less than 90° is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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acute

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A triangle having an angle measuring 90° is called a(n) ________ triangle.
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A triangle having an angle measuring 90° is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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right

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A triangle having an angle measuring 90° is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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right

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A triangle having three equal sides is called a(n) ________ triangle.
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A triangle having three equal sides is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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equilateral

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A triangle having three equal sides is called a(n) ________ triangle.

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equilateral

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True or False: The three angles of an equilateral triangle are equal.
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True or False: The three angles of an equilateral triangle are equal.

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True

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True or False: The three angles of an equilateral triangle are equal.

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True

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