Geometry · Triangles & Congruence

Isosceles Triangle

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Definition

A triangle with at least two congruent sides and two congruent base angles.

Examples

  • A triangle with two 7-unit sides and a 5-unit base is isosceles.
  • The two base angles across from the equal sides are always congruent.

Key rule

An isosceles triangle's base angles are always congruent.

Memory hook

At least two sides match, and so do the base angles.