C PROGRAMMING PROGRAM • DECISION MAKING
Classify a Triangle by Its Sides
Learn how to classify a triangle by its sides using a clear C program.
PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING
Input and expected output
Sample input
5 5 8
Sample output
Isosceles triangle
COMPLETE C PROGRAM
Complete C implementation
#include <stdio.h>
int main(void)
{
int first, second, third;
printf("Enter three side lengths: ");
scanf("%d %d %d", &first, &second, &third);
if (first <= 0 || second <= 0 || third <= 0 ||
first + second <= third || first + third <= second || second + third <= first)
printf("Invalid triangle\n");
else if (first == second && second == third)
printf("Equilateral triangle\n");
else if (first == second || second == third || first == third)
printf("Isosceles triangle\n");
else
printf("Scalene triangle\n");
return 0;
}CURRENT STEP
SELECTED LINE
EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE
Isosceles triangle
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PROGRAM EXPLANATION
Algorithm and explanation
- Read the required input values.
- Validate the triangle first, then compare side equality patterns.
- Display the computed result.
Validate the triangle first, then compare side equality patterns.
EFFICIENCY
Time and space complexity
Time complexity
O(1)
Auxiliary space
O(1)
DEBUGGING CHECKLIST
Common mistakes
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Use the correct format specifier for every variable.
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Initialize variables before using their values.
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Check braces, semicolons and input order carefully.
Try it yourself
Practice: Run the program with the sample input, predict its output, and then test one boundary case of your own.
