Example 13: Determine the Type of a Triangle
Learn how to identify the type of a given triangle.
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Problem
Write a program that takes three sides of a triangle as input, and checks whether the triangle is isosceles, equilateral, scalene, or right-angled.
The output should be printed on the console in the following manner:
- Scalene triangle
- Isosceles triangle
- Equilateral triangle
- Right-angled triangle
- The sides do not form a triangle
Example
Input | Output |
---|---|
6, 8, 10 | Scalene triangle; Right-angled triangle |
3, 3, 3 | Equilateral triangle |
5, 3, 12 | The sides do not form a triangle |
Try it yourself
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