1-15. The shapes at right are examples of equilateral triangles. How can you describe an equilateral triangle? Examine them and make at least two statements that seem true for all equilateral triangles. Then draw one more equilateral triangle in a different orientation. A Examples of Equilateral Triangles

1-15. The shapes at right are examples of equilateral triangles. How can you describe an equilateral triangle? Examine them and make at least two statements that seem true for all equilateral triangles. Then draw one more equilateral triangle in a different orientation. A Examples of Equilateral Triangles

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.3: Proving Triangles Similar

Problem 3E: Classify as true or false: a If the vertex angles of two isosceles triangles are congruent, the...

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