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An '''isosceles triangle''' is a [[triangle]] in which ''at least'' two [[edge]]s have equal [[length]]. Equivalently, an isosceles triangle is one in which ''at least'' two [[angle]]s have equal [[measure]]. [[Equilateral triangle]]s are a special class of isosceles triangles in which all three sides and [[angle]]s are equal. | An '''isosceles triangle''' is a [[triangle]] in which ''at least'' two [[edge]]s have equal [[length]]. Equivalently, an isosceles triangle is one in which ''at least'' two [[angle]]s have equal [[measure]]. [[Equilateral triangle]]s are a special class of isosceles triangles in which all three sides and [[angle]]s are equal. | ||
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An isosceles triangle is a triangle in which at least two edges have equal length. Equivalently, an isosceles triangle is one in which at least two angles have equal measure. Equilateral triangles are a special class of isosceles triangles in which all three sides and angles are equal.
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