why is a triangle called a triangle?

Georgina Matanguihan ∙

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∙ 3y ago

Updated: 10/28/2021

triangles are called what they are because it has 3 angles

"tri" is another way of saying 3 and it is made up of 3 90 degree angles in each corner

The 3 angles of a Triangle when added together always equals 180 degrees.

Molly Breitenberg ∙

Lvl 10

∙ 3y ago

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What is a sideways triangle called?

A triangle.

A polygon with three sides is called what?

triangle

When one angle in a triangle is right angle it is called as?

A right angle triangle

What is a triangle inserted in a triangle called?

inscribed triangle

What is a triangle inside a triangle is called?

An inscribed triangle.

Does a right angle triangle have 90 degree angle?

Yes. That is why it is called a right angle triangle!Yes. That is why it is called a right angle triangle!Yes. That is why it is called a right angle triangle!Yes. That is why it is called a right angle triangle!

If only two sides of a triangle are equal then it is called as?

It is then called an isosceles triangle

A triangle with 3 equal sides is called?

A triangle with three equal sides is called a equalateral triangle.

What is a three sided figured called?

It is called a triangle.

What is that triangle instrument called?

It is called a "triangle" I know, not very imaginative is it?

What is a 3 sided shape called?

it is called a triangle

What is a 1000000000000000000 sided shape called?

It is called a triangle