 |
| ||
| |||
|
| Math Central | Quandaries & Queries |
|
Question from Sophia, a student: Does every triangle add up to 180 degrees? (Such as a unique triangle) |
Hi Sophia,
In Euclidean Geometry the sum of the measures of the interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees. This postulate is equivalent to the parallel postulate, for example look at this Wikipedia page. One proof begins with the diagram below where the line segment $PQ,$ through $A$ is parallel to $BC.$
Can you complete the proof?
Penny
| ||
| ||
| ||
 |
 |
|
|
||
Math Central is supported by the University of Regina and the Imperial Oil Foundation.