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Classifying Triangles

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Discover how to classify triangles by sides or by angles, then answer the following questions. Drag the vertices to explore different triangles.

True or false?

Determine whether the following statement is true or false. If it is true, draw a triangle that satisfies the given condition; if it is false, explain the reason for your answer, possibly by providing a counterexample. "A scalene triangle cannot be obtuse."

Determine whether the following statement is true or false. If it is true, draw a triangle that satisfies the given condition; if it is false, explain the reason for your answer, possibly by providing a counterexample. "An equilateral triangle can be obtuse."

Determine whether the following statement is true or false. If it is true, draw a triangle that satisfies the given condition; if it is false, explain the reason for your answer, possibly by providing a counterexample. "A scalene triangle can be a right triangle."

Classification and Sets

Consider the following sets: T = {x | x is a triangle} E = {x | x is an equilateral triangle} I = {x | x is an isosceles triangle} S = {x | x is a scalene triangle} Represent the classification of triangles by sides, using Venn diagrams.

Consider the following sets: T = {x | x is a triangle} R = {x | x is a right triangle} A = {x | x is an acute triangle} O = {x | x is an obtuse triangle} Represent the classification of triangles by angles, using Venn diagrams.