Question

Which of the following are valid names for the given triangle ? check all that apply

Answer 1

B, D, and E are all valid names for the triangle

Answer 2

Answer: B. ΔMLZ

D. ΔLMZ

E. ΔZML

Explanation:

In the given picture we have one triangle with three vertices as

Vertex L

Vertex M

Vertex Z

To name a triangle we use the labels of the vertices of the triangle, which are commonly written in capital letters.

When we name a triangle, we can start with any vertex but we need to keep the letters in order as you go around the triangle.

Therefore, the possible names of the triangle are :-

ΔLMZ Δ LZM ΔMLZ ΔMZL ΔZLM ΔZML