Example 13: Determine the Type of a Triangle

Learn how to identify the type of a given triangle.

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

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