SOLUTION: A triangle has angles labeled A, B,C. B is twice A. C is three times A. What type of triangle is this? evigiletti@aol.com

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Question 482923: A triangle has angles labeled A, B,C. B is twice A. C is three times A. What type of triangle is this?
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Answer by richard1234(7193)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
B = 2A, C = 3A, sum of the angles A+B+C is A + 2A + 3A = 6A = 180

Since 6A = 180, A = 30, and B = 60, C = 90

Triangle is a 30-60-90 triangle.

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