An Overview of the Different Types of Triangles

Description

A detailed tutorial on the different types of triangles. Step by step tutorial including several examples of the different types of triangles for reference. Knowledge of the different types of triangles is required for all geometry classes.

Overview

Everyone knows what a triangle is, but a triangle is more than just “a triangle” – it could be one of several different types of triangles. Different types of triangles are identified by the different traits of their sides and their angles. The types are as follows:

Scalene Triangles: All sides and all angles are of different measures and lengths.

Right Triangles: One angle of the triangle is 90 degrees.

Isosceles Triangles: 2 sides and 2 angles have the same measures and lengths.

Equilateral Triangles: All side lengths are the same and all angles are 60 degrees.

Equiangular Triangles: All angles measure 60 degrees but all sides could have different lengths.