Question

use the figure to the right to (a) identify the triangle as scalene, isosceles, or equilateral and as (b) acute, obtuse, or right. the parallel markings (the two small parallel lines) on two or more sides indicate that the marked sides are of equal length.

(a) is this triangle scalene, isosceles, or equilateral?

scalene
equilateral
isosceles

Explanation:

Interpret the geometric markings on the triangle

$$ \text{Marked sides} = 2 $$

$$ \text{Number of equal-length sides} = 2 $$

Classify the triangle based on side lengths

$$ \text{Two equal sides} \implies \text{Isosceles} $$

Answer:

• Scalene
• Equilateral
• Isosceles (Correct answer)