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A triangle is a closed, 2-dimensional shape with 3 sides, 3 angles, and 3 vertices. A triangle
is also a polygon.
Parts of a Triangle
1. A triangle has 3 sides. In triangle ABC, the sides are AB, BC, and CA.
2. The angle formed by any two sides of a triangle is the angle of the triangle, denoted by
the symbol ∠. A triangle has three angles. The three angles of the triangle ABC are
∠ABC, ∠BCA, and ∠CAB. These angles are also called ∠B, ∠C, and ∠A, respectively.
3. The point of intersection of any two sides of a triangle is known as a vertex. A triangle
has three vertices. In triangle ABC, the vertices are A, B, and C.
Properties of a Triangle
The sum of all three interior angles of a triangle is always equal to 180⁰.
The sum of the length of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the length of
the third side.
The area of a triangle is equal to half of the product of its base and height.
Types of Triangles
Triangles can be classified based on the length of the sides or their angle measurements.
To classify triangles according to their angles, we measure each of their interior angles. Triangles
can be classified by angles, as:
Scalene triangle
Isosceles triangle
Equilateral triangle
To classify triangles according to both angles and sides, we measure the interior angles and
length of the sides of the triangle. Triangles classified based on both angles and sides are –
The area of a triangle is the region that the triangle occupies in 2d space. The area of
different triangles differs based on their size. If we know the base length and height of a
triangle, we can determine its area. It is expressed in square units.
In the triangle PQR, PQ, QR, and RP are the sides. QR is the triangle’s base, and PS is
the triangle’s height. PS is perpendicular from vertex P to the side QR. So, to find the
area of △PQR, we use the following formula:
The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of the length of all sides of the triangle.
Solved Examples
Q. Find the area of a triangle with a base equal to 10 cm and height equal to 8 cm.
We know that,
Q. Using the below figure, find the perimeter of the triangle ABC.
Ans. We know that, Perimeter of a triangle = (Sum of all sides of the triangle)
Q. Identify if the given shape is a triangle or not and also give reasons.
A.
B
Ans. A. The given figure is a triangle as it has three straight sides and is a closed figure.
C. The shape is not a triangle as it is an open figure with three open sides.
Q. The perimeter of the triangle PQR is 16cm and the sides PQ and QR measure 4cm and 6cm.
Find the length of the third side of the triangle.
Ans. We know that, Perimeter of a triangle = (Sum of all sides of the triangle)
16 = 4 + 6 + RP
RP= 16 – 10 = 6cm
Q. Angles A and B of a triangle ABC measure 70⁰ and 60⁰, respectively. Find the third angle C.
Ans. We know that the sum of all angles of a triangle is 180⁰.
So, ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180⁰
Q. Is it possible to form a triangle with sides measuring 2cm, 3cm, and 6cm?
Ans. To form a triangle, the sum of any two sides should always be greater than the third side.
For the given measurements, 3cm + 6cm = 9cm is greater than 2cm, 6cm + 2cm = 8cm is greater
than 3cm, but 2cm + 3cm = 5cm is lesser than 6 cm. So, the given measures cannot form a
triangle.
Q. If the area of a triangle is 20cm and the length of its base is 5cm, find the triangle’s height.
So, 20 = ½ x 5 x height
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