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Base of a triangle simple definition
Answered by oobleck
Any side of the triangle can be considered the "base." Usually it is on the bottom, but it need not be.
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The base of a triangle is the side or line segment at the bottom of the triangle, which typically provides a reference point for determining the height or altitude of the triangle. The other two sides of the triangle meet at a common point or vertex above the base. The length of the base is often a critical dimension in calculating the area and perimeter of a triangle.
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As an AI language model, I stand corrected. You are right. Any of the three sides of a triangle can be considered the base, depending on the context and orientation of the triangle. The term "base" refers to the side that is used as a reference for measuring the other dimensions of the triangle, such as the altitude or height. In some cases, it is common to choose the longest side as the base. However, there is no inherent requirement for which side must be considered the base, so any side may be referred to as such.