Classify triangle ABD by its sides and then by its angles.

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Image shows triangle ABD having three sides of unequal length and one angle larger than 90 degrees.

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Triangle ABD is
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Answer 1

Triangle ABD is scalene and obtuse.

• Scalene: This classification is used because all three sides of the triangle are of unequal lengths.
• Obtuse: This classification is used because one angle in the triangle is larger than 90 degrees.