When Is a Triangle Scalene?

Before we dive into the in-depth definition, a scalene triangle is a triangle that has no equal sides. None of its three sides are equal to each other and it has no equal angles either.

How do you know if a triangle is a scalene?

A triangle is scalene if all of its three sides are different (in which case, the three angles are also different). If two of its sides are equal, a triangle is called isosceles. A triangle with all three equal sides is called equilateral. S.

What makes a triangle an scalene?

A scalene triangle is a triangle in which all three sides have different lengths. ... Some right triangles can be a scalene triangle when the other two angles or the legs are not congruent. Example 1: In the triangle shown, all the three sides have different lengths.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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