Question

Considering the types of triangles on the basis of sides, how many lines of symmetry can a triangle possibly have?

• A. 0
• B. 1
• C. 2
• D. 3

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A

0

B

1

D

3

Triangles can be categorized into three types based on sides:

1. Scalene Triangles: Have no lines of symmetry as all sides are unequal.
2. Isosceles Triangles: Have 1 line of symmetry as only two of the sides are equal.
3. Equilateral Triangles: Have 3 lines of symmetry as all sides are equal.

The same is shown in the figure below: