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Triangle

Grades 1–5

Definition

A triangle is a polygon with exactly three sides, three vertices, and three angles. The sum of all three angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

The word "triangle" comes from "tri" meaning three and "angle." Every triangle has three corners and three straight sides connecting them.

Examples

  • A triangle with sides of 3, 4, and 5 is a right triangle.
  • A triangle with all sides equal is called equilateral.
  • Road yield signs are shaped like triangles.

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