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Summary: Triangles in Geometry

1. Definition of a Triangle

A triangle is a three-sided polygon formed by connecting three non-collinear points,


known as vertices. The segments connecting these points are called sides. The triangle
is one of the simplest shapes in geometry and serves as a fundamental building block
for more complex figures.

2. Types of Triangles

Triangles can be classified based on their sides and angles:

By Sides:

1. Equilateral Triangle: All three sides are equal in length, and all three angles are
equal, each measuring 60∘60^\circ60∘.
2. Isosceles Triangle: Two sides are equal in length, and the angles opposite those
sides are equal.
3. Scalene Triangle: All three sides and angles are of different lengths and
measures.

By Angles:

1. Acute Triangle: All three angles are less than 90∘90^\circ90∘.


2. Right Triangle: One angle measures exactly 90∘90^\circ90∘. The side opposite
the right angle is called the hypotenuse.
3. Obtuse Triangle: One angle measures greater than 90∘90^\circ90∘.

3. Properties of Triangles

• Sum of Angles: The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always


180∘180^\circ180∘.

A+B+C=180∘A + B + C = 180^\circA+B+C=180∘

• Triangle Inequality Theorem: The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a
triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

a+b>c,a+c>b,b+c>aa + b > c, \quad a + c > b, \quad b + c > aa+b>c,a+c>b,b+c>a


• Exterior Angle Theorem: An exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the
two non-adjacent interior angles.

4. Special Types of Triangles

• Right-Angled Triangle: A triangle with one 90∘90^\circ90∘ angle. The


Pythagorean theorem applies here:

a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2a2+b2=c2

where ccc is the hypotenuse, and aaa and bbb are the other two sides.

• Similar Triangles: Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are
equal, and their sides are in proportion.
• Congruent Triangles: Two triangles are congruent if all their corresponding
sides and angles are equal.

5. Area of a Triangle

The area of a triangle can be calculated using the formula:

Area=12×base×height\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times


\text{height}Area=21 ×base×height

Alternatively, for triangles with known side lengths aaa, bbb, and ccc, Heron's formula
can be used:

s=a+b+c2(semi-perimeter)s = \frac{a + b + c}{2} \quad \text{(semi-


perimeter)}s=2a+b+c (semi-perimeter) Area=s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c)\text{Area} =
\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}Area=s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c)

6. Applications of Triangles

Triangles are used in various fields, including:

• Architecture and Engineering: Structural designs often rely on triangular


shapes for stability.
• Navigation and Surveying: Triangulation methods are used to determine
distances and locations.
• Computer Graphics: Triangles are fundamental in rendering 2D and 3D
graphics.
Conclusion

Triangles are a crucial topic in geometry with diverse applications in mathematics and
real-world scenarios. Understanding their properties, types, and theorems is essential
for solving geometric problems and understanding more complex figures.

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