Question

What are the $6$ types of triangles?

Answer 1

Define triangles.

A triangle is a special type of polygon having $3$ sides and $3$ angles. Triangles can be classified based on their sides and angles.

The basic $6$ types of triangles are :

1. Scalene triangle : A triangle that has no congruent sides.
2. Acute triangle : A triangle that has all three angles with measures of less than $90°$.
3. Obtuse triangle : A triangle that has one angle with a measure of greater than $90°$.
4. Isosceles triangle : An isosceles triangle has two congruent sides.
5. Equilateral triangle : All three angles have equal measures of $60°$.
6. Right triangle : A triangle that contains a right angle.