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Class 7 Mathematics

Chapter 6: The Triangle and Its Properties

STAGE 0: Foundation

A triangle is a closed figure formed by three line segments. Triangles are the most basic shapes in geometry and are very strong structures.

Examples in daily life:

  • Traffic signs
  • Roof supports
  • Bridges

STAGE 1: Parts of a Triangle

  • Sides: Three line segments
  • Vertices: Three corner points
  • Angles: Three angles

The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the third side.

STAGE 2: Types of Triangles (Based on Sides)

  • Scalene Triangle: All sides are unequal
  • Isosceles Triangle: Two sides are equal
  • Equilateral Triangle: All sides are equal

STAGE 3: Types of Triangles (Based on Angles)

  • Acute-angled Triangle: All angles less than 90°
  • Right-angled Triangle: One angle is 90°
  • Obtuse-angled Triangle: One angle greater than 90°

STAGE 4: Angle Sum Property of a Triangle

The sum of the three interior angles of a triangle is always 180°.

Example:

If two angles are 50° and 60°, the third angle is:

180° − (50° + 60°) = 70°

STAGE 5: Exterior Angle Property

The exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two interior opposite angles.

Example:

If interior opposite angles are 40° and 50°,

Exterior angle = 40° + 50° = 90°

STAGE 6: Practice Questions

1. Define a triangle.
2. Name the three types of triangles based on sides.
3. What is the sum of angles of a triangle?
4. Find the third angle if two angles are 35° and 65°.
5. What is the exterior angle property?


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