Geometry Introduction
The three angles of a triangle add up to 180°.
Types of Angles:
Right Angle Measures 90°
Straight Angle Measures 180° and
forms a straight line
Acute Angle Measures less than 90°
Obtuse Measures more than
90° but less than 180°
Reflex Angle Measures more than
180° but less than 360°
Triangles can be classified by angle:
Right Triangle Has one angle that
measures exactly 90°
Acute Triangle All three angles
measure less than 90°
Obtuse Triangle One angle is greater
than 90°
Triangles can be classified by side:
Equilateral Triangle All three sides are the
same length (each
angle measures 60°)
Scalene All three sides are
different lengths
Isosceles Triangle Two sides have the
same length (two
angles have equal
measure)