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Geometry and TrigonometryEasyAngle of an equilateral triangle

Geometry and Trigonometry practice question

What is the measure of each angle of an equilateral triangle?

  1. A. 60°Correct
  2. B. 90°
  3. C. 45°
  4. D. 120°

Answer: A. 60°

Three equal angles summing to 180° are 60° each.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 90°
90° angles belong to right triangles.
C. 45°
45° angles belong to isosceles right triangles.
D. 120°
Three 120° angles would sum to 360°.

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