Mathematics Knowledge

Triangles

Yesterday I presented a question about triangles.  The Mathematics Knowledge section of the ASVAB could include questions on triangles.  Do you know the total degrees of the 3 angles of a triangle?  A triangle has a total of 180 degrees in its 3 angles.  This is true for all types of triangles.  Triangles based on their angle measures including acute, right, and obtuse triangles have angles with a sum of 180 degrees.  Triangles based on their side measures including equilateral, isosceles, and scalene triangles have angles with a sum of 180 degrees.  As an ASVAB tutor, I remind my students of the importance of knowing about triangles for the Mathematics Knowledge section of the ASVAB.