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types of triangles
types of triangles and triangle congruent
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| equilateral | triangle with 3 equal sides and 3 equal angles, always 60° |
| isosceles | triangle with 2 equal sides and 2 equal angles |
| scalene | triangle with no equal side and no equal angles |
| right triangle | triangle whith 1 angle that measures 90° and 2 acute angles |
| SSS | "side, side, side" means that we have two triangles with all three sides equal. |
| ASA | "angle, side, angle" means that we have two triangles where we know two angles and the included side are equal. |
| SAS | "side, angle, side" means that we have two triangles where we know two sides and the included angle are equal. |
| AAS | "angle, angle, side" means that we have two triangles where we know two angles and the non-included side are equal. |