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?

equilateral
scalene
isosceles

Explanation:

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Analyze the geometric markings on the triangle

\[
\text{No tick marks (parallel markings) are present on any of the three sides of the triangle.}
\]

Determine side length equality

\[
\text{Since there are no markings indicating equal lengths, all three sides have different lengths.}
\]

Classify the triangle by its sides

\[
\text{A triangle with three unequal sides is classified as a scalene triangle.}
\]
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<mcq-correct>Scalene</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>Isosceles</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Analyze the geometric markings on the triangle

\[
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\]

Determine side length equality

\[
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\]

Classify the triangle by its sides

\[
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\]
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