5-3 Inequalities in One Triangle ANSWER:  

5, 9

Use the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem to 3. measures greater than m 2

list all of the angles that satisfy the stated
condition. SOLUTION:  
By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
exterior angle ( 4) is larger than either remote
interior angle ( 1 and 2). Therefore, 4 is larger
than .

ANSWER:  
1. measures less than 4
SOLUTION:   4. measures less than m 9
By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
SOLUTION:  
exterior angle ( ) is larger than either remote
interior angle ( and ).  By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
  exterior angle ( ) is larger than either remote
Also, , and interior angle ( and ). 
 
. By substitution,
Also, , and (
. Therefore, must be
larger than each individual angle. By the Exterior . 
Angle Inequality Theorem,  
By substitution, . 
 
ANSWER:   Therefore, must be larger than each individual
1, 2 angle so is larger than both and .
 
ANSWER:  
6, 7
2. measures greater than m 7
List the angles and sides of each triangle in
SOLUTION:  
order from smallest to largest.
By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
exterior angle ( 5) is larger than either remote
interior angle ( 7 and 8). Similarly, the exterior
angle ( 9) is larger than either remote interior angle
( 7 and 6). Therefore, 5 and 9 are both larger 5. 
than .
  SOLUTION:  
  Here it is given that, . Therefore,
  from angle-side relationships in a triangle,  we know 
that  
ANSWER:    
5, 9 Angle:

3. measures greater than m 2 Side:

SOLUTION:   ANSWER:  
By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the A, C, B;
exterior angle ( 4) is larger than either remote
interior angle ( 1 and 2). Therefore, 4 is larger
than .

ANSWER:  
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6. 
 Side: ANSWER:  
; Sample answer: Since the angle across from
ANSWER:  
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A, C, in B;One Triangle
, is longer.

CCSS  SENSE-MAKING  Use the Exterior

Angle Inequality Theorem to list all of the
angles that satisfy the stated condition.

6. 
SOLUTION:  
By the Triangle Sum Theorem,

So,
8. measures greater than m 2
 
From angle-side relationships in a triangle,  we know  SOLUTION:  
  By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
  exterior angle ( 4) is larger than either remote
Angle: J, K, L interior angle ( 1 and 2). Therefore, m 4 >
Side: m 2.

ANSWER:   ANSWER:  
J, K, L; 4

7. HANG GLIDING The supports on a hang glider 9. measures less than m 4

form triangles like the one shown. Which is longer —
the support represented by or the support SOLUTION:  
By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
represented by ? Explain your reasoning.
exterior angle ( 4) is greater than either remote
interior angle ( 1 and 2).Therefore, m 1 < m 4
and m 2 <  m 4.

ANSWER:  
1, 2

10. measures less than m 5

SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:  
Since the angle across from segment is larger By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
than the angle across from , we can conclude that exterior angle ( 5) is larger than either remote
is longer than due to Theorem 5.9, which interior angle ( 7 and 8). Therefore, m 7 <
states that if one side of a triangle is longer than m 5 and m 8 < m 5 .
another, then the angle opposite the longer side has a
greater measure than the angle opposite the shorter ANSWER:  
side.  7, 8
ANSWER:   11. measures less than m 9
; Sample answer: Since the angle across from SOLUTION:  
segment is larger than the angle across from By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
, is longer. exterior angle ( 9) is larger than either remote
interior angle from two different triangles ( 6 and
CCSS  SENSE-MAKING  Use the Exterior
7 from one triangle and and from another.
Angle Inequality Theorem to list all of the
Therefore, , ,
angles that satisfy the stated condition.
, and   .
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ANSWER:  
1, 3, 6, 7
 interior angle ( 7 and 8). Therefore, m 7< ( 7 and 8). Therefore, m 9>m 7 and m 5
m 5 and m 8 < m 5 . > m 7 

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5-3 Inequalities ANSWER:  
7, 8 5, 9

11. measures less than m 9 List the angles and sides of each triangle in
order from smallest to largest.
SOLUTION:  
By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
exterior angle ( 9) is larger than either remote
interior angle from two different triangles ( 6 and
7 from one triangle and and from another.
Therefore, , , 14. 
, and   .
SOLUTION:  
ANSWER:   The hypotenuse of the right triangle must be greater
1, 3, 6, 7 than the other two sides.
Therefore, By Theorem 5.9, the
12. measures greater than m 8 measure of the angle opposite the longer side has a
greater measure tahn the angle opposite the shorter
SOLUTION:   side, therefore   
By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the  
exterior angle ( 2) is larger than either remote Angle:
interior angle ( 6 and 8). Similarly, the exterior
Side:
angle ( 5) is larger than either remote interior angle
( 7 and 8). Therefore, m 2 > m 8 and m 5 ANSWER:  
> m 8 .
W, Y, Z;
ANSWER:  
2, 5

13. measures greater than m 7

SOLUTION:  
By the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem, the
15. 
exterior angle ( 9) is larger than either remote
interior angle ( 6 and 7). Similarly, the exterior SOLUTION:  
angle ( 5) is larger than either remote interior angle Based on the diagram, we see that  
( 7 and 8). Therefore, m 9 > m 7 and m 5 By Theorem 5.9, the measure of the angle opposite
> m 7  the longer side has a greater measure than the angle
opposite the shorter side, therefore
ANSWER:     
5, 9  
Angle:
List the angles and sides of each triangle in
order from smallest to largest. Side:

ANSWER:  
S, T, R;

14. 
SOLUTION:  
The hypotenuse of the right triangle must be greater
than the other two sides. 16. 
Therefore, By Theorem 5.9, the
measure
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ANSWER:   ANSWER:  
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S, T, R; L, P, M;

16.  18. 

SOLUTION:   SOLUTION:  
By the Triangle Sum Theorem,
Therefore, by Theorem
5.10 we know that the side opposite the greater angle
is longer than the side opposite a lesser angle and Therefore, by Theorem
    5.10 we know that the side opposite the greater angle
  is longer than the side opposite a lesser angle and
Angle:    
 
Side:
Angle:
ANSWER:   Side:
H, J, K; ANSWER:  
A, B, C;

17. 
SOLUTION:   19. 
  SOLUTION:  
. Therefore, by Theorem
 
5.10 we know that the side opposite the greater angle
By the Triangle Sum Theorem,
is longer than the side opposite a lesser angle and
So,
   
  Therefore, by Theorem
5.10 we know that the side opposite the greater angle
Angle:
is longer than the side opposite a lesser angle and
Side:  
 
ANSWER:  
Angle:
L, P, M;
Side:

ANSWER:  
C, D, E;

20. SPORTS Ben, Gilberto, and Hannah are playing

18.  Ultimate. Hannah is trying to decide if she should
SOLUTION:   pass to Ben or Gilberto. Which player should she
choose in order to have the shorter passing distance?
By the Triangle Sum Theorem,
Explain your reasoning.

Therefore, by Theorem
5.10 we know that the side opposite the greater angle
is longer
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C, D, E;
20. SPORTS Ben, Gilberto, and Hannah are playing
Ultimate. Hannah is trying to decide if she should
pass to Ben or Gilberto. Which player should she
choose in order to have the shorter passing distance?
Explain your reasoning.
SOLUTION:   If m X = 90, then , based on the Triangle Sum
Based on the Triangle Sum Theorem, the measure of
the missing angle next to Ben is
degrees. Since 48 < 70, the
side connecting Hannah to Ben is the shortest, based
on Theorem 5.10. Therefore, Hannah should pass to
Ben.  than the length of the side opposite Y. Since
ANSWER:   opposite X, and
Ben; sample answer: Using the Triangle Sum
Theorem, the measure of the angle across from the
segment between Hannah and Gilberto is 70. Since
48 < 70, the pass from Hannah to Ben would be
shorter.
21. RAMPS The wedge below represents a bike ramp.
Which is longer, the length of the ramp or the
length of the top surface of the ramp ? Explain
your reasoning using Theorem 5.9.
SOLUTION:  
If m X = 90, then , based on the Triangle Sum
Theorem, m Y + m Z = 90, so m Y < 90 by the
definition of inequality. So m X  > m Y.  
According to Theorem 5.10, if m X  > m Y, then
the length of the side opposite X  must be greater 
than the length of the side opposite Y. Since is
opposite X, and is opposite Y, then YZ > XZ.
Therefore YZ, the length of the top surface of the
ramp, must be greater than the length of the ramp.
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ANSWER:     degrees and the
If m X = 90, then m Y+m Z = 90, so m Y<
Ben; sample answer: Using the Triangle Sum
Theorem, the measure of the angle across from the
segment between Hannah and Gilberto is 70. Since
48 < 70, the pass from Hannah to Ben would be
shorter.
21. RAMPS The wedge below represents a bike ramp.
Which is longer, the length of the ramp or the
length of the top surface of the ramp ? Explain
your reasoning using Theorem 5.9.
SOLUTION:  
Theorem, m Y + m Z = 90, so m Y < 90 by the
definition of inequality. So m X  > m Y.  
 
According to Theorem 5.10, if m X  > m Y, then
the length of the side opposite X  must be greater 
is
is opposite Y, then YZ > XZ.
Therefore YZ, the length of the top surface of the
ramp, must be greater than the length of the ramp.
ANSWER:  
If m X = 90, then m Y + m Z = 90, so m Y <
90 by the definition of inequality. So m X > m Y.
According to Theorem 5.9, if m X > m Y, then the
length of the side opposite X must be greater than
the length of the side opposite Y. Since is
opposite X, and is opposite Y, then YZ >
XZ. So YZ, the length of the top surface of the ramp,
must be greater than the length of the ramp.
List the angles and sides of each triangle in
order from smallest to largest.
22. 
SOLUTION:  
Using the Triangle Sum Theorem, we can solve for
x, as shown below. 
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degrees. Therefore,
 length of the side opposite X must be greater than
the length of the side opposite Y. Since is Side:
opposite X, and is opposite Y, then YZ > ANSWER:  
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XZ. So YZ, theinlength
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of the top surface of the ramp, X, Y, Z;
must be greater than the length of the ramp.

List the angles and sides of each triangle in

order from smallest to largest.

23. 
22.  SOLUTION:  
Using the Triangle Sum Theorem, we can solve for
SOLUTION:  
x, as shown below. 
Using the Triangle Sum Theorem, we can solve for
x, as shown below. 

 
  degrees,
 
  degrees and the
  degrees and the
degrees. Therefore, degrees. Therefore,
. By Theorem 5.10, we
. By Theorem 5.10, we know
know that the lengths of sides across from larger
that the lengths of sides across from larger angles
angles are longer than those across from shorter
are longer than those across from shorter angles so
angles so .
.
   
Angle: P, Q, M
Angle:
Side:
Side:
ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  
X, Y, Z; P, Q, M;

Use the figure to determine which angle has the

greatest measure.

23. 
SOLUTION:  
Using the Triangle Sum Theorem, we can solve for
x, as shown below.  24.  1, 5, 6
SOLUTION:  
By the Exterior Angle Inequality, we know that the
measure of the exterior angle of a triangle is greater
than the measure of either of its corresponding
  remote interior angles. Therefore, since is the
exterior angle and and are its remote interior
  degrees,
angles, the m 1 is greater than m 5 and m 6.
  degrees and the
degrees. Therefore, ANSWER:  
. By Theorem 5.10, we 1
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angles so
 exterior angle and and are its remote interior
Side: angles, the m 7 is greater than m 4 and m 5.
ANSWER:   ANSWER:  
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P, Q, M ; 7

Use the figure to determine which angle has the 27.  3, 11, 12
greatest measure.
SOLUTION:  
By the Exterior Angle Inequality, we know that the
measure of the exterior angle of a triangle is greater
than the measure of either of its corresponding
remote interior angles. Therefore, since is the
exterior angle and and are its remote
interior angles, the m 3 is greater than m 11 and
24.  1, 5, 6 m 12.

SOLUTION:   ANSWER:  
By the Exterior Angle Inequality, we know that the 3
measure of the exterior angle of a triangle is greater
than the measure of either of its corresponding 28.  3, 9, 14
remote interior angles. Therefore, since is the SOLUTION:  
exterior angle and and are its remote interior
By the Exterior Angle Inequality, we know that the
angles, the m 1 is greater than m 5 and m 6.
measure of the exterior angle of a triangle is greater
ANSWER:   than the measure of either of its corresponding
remote interior angles. Therefore, since is the
1 exterior angle and  and the sum of   and
are its remote interior angles, the m 3 is greater
25.  2, 4, 6 than m 9 and the sum of the m 11 and m 14. If
is greater than the sum of and ,
SOLUTION:  
then it is greater than the measure of the individual
By the Exterior Angle Inequality, we know that the
angles. Therefore, the m 3 is greater than m 9
measure of the exterior angle of a triangle is greater
than the measure of either of its corresponding and m 14.
remote interior angles. Therefore, since is the ANSWER:  
exterior angle and and are its remote interior
3
angles, the m 2 is greater than m 4 and m 6.

ANSWER:   29.  8, 10, 11

2 SOLUTION:  
By the Exterior Angle Inequality, we know that the
26.  7, 4, 5 measure of the exterior angle of a triangle is greater
SOLUTION:   than the measure of either of its corresponding
remote interior angles. Therefore, since is the
By the Exterior Angle Inequality, we know that the
exterior angle and  and the sum of   and
measure of the exterior angle of a triangle is greater
than the measure of either of its corresponding are its remote interior angles, the is
remote interior angles. Therefore, since is the greater than m 10 and the sum of the m 11 and
exterior angle and and are its remote interior m 14. If is greater than the sum of and
angles, the m 7 is greater than m 4 and m 5. , then it is greater than the measure of the
individual angles. Therefore, the m 8 is greater than
ANSWER:   m 10 and m 11.
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ANSWER:  
27.  3, 11, 12 8
SOLUTION:   CCSS SENSE-MAKING  Use the figure to 
By the Exterior Angle Inequality, we know that the determine the relationship between the
measure
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 individual angles. Therefore, the m 8 is greater than Since    by 
m 10 and m 11. Theorem 5.9.
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CCSS SENSE-MAKING  Use the figure to  33.  DBF, BFD

determine the relationship between the
measures of the given angles. SOLUTION:  
The side opposite is , which is of length
5.
The side opposite is , which is of length
12.
Since    by 
Theorem 5.9.
30.  ABD, BDA
ANSWER:  
SOLUTION:  
The side opposite is , which is of length
Use the figure to determine the relationship
13.
between the lengths of the given sides.
The side opposite is , which is of length
3.
Since    by Theorem 
5.9.

ANSWER:  

34. SM, MR
31.  BCF, CFB SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:   Since  are a linear pair, 
The side opposite is , which is of length
15. The side opposite is . The side
The side opposite is , which is of length opposite is . In  
14. , , since 60 < 70.
Since    by  Therefore, by Theorem 5.10, .
Theorem 5.9. ANSWER:  
ANSWER:  

32.  BFD, BDF 35. RP, MP

SOLUTION:   SOLUTION:  
The side opposite is , which is of length Since   form a 
12. straight angle,
.
The side opposite is , which is of length
The side opposite is . The side
15.
opposite is . In   ,
Since    by  , since 70 < 35. Therefore,
Theorem 5.9. by Theorem 5.10, .
ANSWER:   ANSWER:  

33.  DBF, BFD

36. RQ, PQ
SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:  
The side opposite is , which is of length
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5.  The side opposite is . The side
The side opposite is , which is of length opposite is . In   ,
12. , since 30 < 85. Therefore, by
 , since 70 < 35. Therefore, Thus,
by Theorem 5.10, .  
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36. RQ, PQ 38. HIKING Justin and his family are hiking around a

lake as shown in the diagram. Order the angles of
SOLUTION:   the triangle formed by their path from largest to
 The side opposite is . The side smallest.
opposite is . In   ,
, since 30 < 85. Therefore, by
Theorem 5.10,  

ANSWER:  

37. RM, RQ SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:   The side opposite   is of length 0.5.
By the Triangle Sum Theorem, The side opposite is of length 0.4.
. The side The side opposite is of length 0.45.
opposite ∠PQR is . The side opposite ∠RPQ is Since  0.5 > 0.45 > 0.4, by Theorem 5.9, m 3>
m 1 > m 2.
. In , m∠PQR > m∠RPQ, since 65 > 30.
Therefore, by Theorem 5.10, PR > RQ. ANSWER:  
  m 3>m 1>m 2
Also,     form a 
straight angle, COORDINATE GEOMETRY List the angles
and, by the of each triangle with the given vertices in order
Triangle Sum Theorem, from smallest to largest. Justify your answer.
.  39. A(–4, 6), B(–2, 1), C(5, 6)
 
SOLUTION:  
The side opposite ∠MPR is . The side
Use the Distance Formula to find the side lengths.
opposite ∠PMR is . In   , m∠MPR >
m∠PMR, since 75 > 70. Therefore, by Theorem
5.10, . 
 
If and , then by the transitive
property of inequality,    
  So,
Thus, Then,
 
ANSWER:  

38. HIKING Justin and his family are hiking around a

lake as shown in the diagram. Order the angles of
the triangle formed by their path from largest to
smallest.

ANSWER:  
C, A, B, because
, , and AC = 9.

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40. X(–3, –2), Y(3, 2), Z(–3, –6)
SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:  
The side opposite   is of length 0.5.
 Since  0.5 > 0.45 > 0.4, by Theorem 5.9, m 3>
m 1 > m 2. ANSWER:  
C, A, B, because
ANSWER:  in One Triangle
5-3 Inequalities , , and AC = 9.
m 3>m 1>m 2

COORDINATE GEOMETRY List the angles
of each triangle with the given vertices in order
from smallest to largest. Justify your answer.
39. A(–4, 6), B(–2, 1), C(5, 6)
40. X(–3, –2), Y(3, 2), Z(–3, –6)
SOLUTION:  
Use the Distance Formula to find the side lengths.

SOLUTION:  
Use the Distance Formula to find the side lengths.

 
So,
Then,
 
So,
Then,

ANSWER:  
ANSWER:   Y, Z, X, because XZ = 4, ,
C, A, B, because and YZ = 10.
, , and AC = 9. 41. List the side lengths of the triangles in the figure from
shortest to longest. Explain your reasoning.
40. X(–3, –2), Y(3, 2), Z(–3, –6)
SOLUTION:  
Use the Distance Formula to find the side lengths.

SOLUTION:  
 
AB, BC, AC, CD, BD;
So,  In , AB < BC < AC and in , BC < CD
Then, < BD.
By the figure AC < CD, so BC < AC < CD.

ANSWER:  
AB, BC, AC, CD, BD; In , AB < BC < AC
and in , BC < CD < BD. By the figure AC <
CD, so BC < AC < CD.

42. MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS In this

problem, you will explore the relationship
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ANSWER:  
 AB, BC, AC, CD, BD; In , AB < BC < AC
and in , BC < CD < BD. By the figure AC <
CD, so BC < AC < CD.
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42. MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS In this
problem, you will explore the relationship
between the sides of a triangle.
e. VERBAL Make a conjecture about the
relationship between the measure of the sum of two
sides of a triangle and the measure of the third side.
SOLUTION:  
a.

a. GEOMETRIC Draw three triangles, including

one acute, one obtuse, and
one right angle. Label the vertices of each triangle A,
B, and C.
b. TABULAR Measure the length of each side of
the three triangles. Then copy and complete the
table.
c. TABULAR Create two additional tables like the
one above, finding the sum of BC and CA in one
table and the sum of AB and CA in the other.
d. ALGEBRAIC Write an inequality for each of the
tables you created relating the
measure of the sum of two of the sides to the
measure of the third side of a triangle.
e. VERBAL Make a conjecture about the
relationship between the measure of the sum of two
sides of a triangle and the measure of the third side.
SOLUTION:  
a.

 
b. It might be easier to use centimeters to measure
the sides of your triangles and round to the nearest
tenth place, as shown in the table below. 
Sample answer:

 
c. It might be easier to use centimeters to measure
the sides of your triangles and round to the nearest
tenth place, as shown in the table below.  
Sample answer:

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b. Sample answer:

  c. Sample answer:
d. Compare the last two columns in each table and
write an inequality comparing each of them. 
AB + BC > CA, BC + CA > AB, AB + CA > BC
 
e . Sample answer: The sum of the measures of two
sides of a triangle is always greater than the measure
of the third side of the triangle.

ANSWER:  
a.
d. AB + BC > CA, BC + CA > AB, AB + CA > BC
e . Sample answer: The sum of the measures of two
sides of a triangle is greater than the measure of the
third side of the triangle.

43. WRITING IN MATH Analyze the information

given in the diagram and explain why the markings
must be incorrect.

SOLUTION:  
Sample answer: R is an exterior angle to ,
so, by the Exterior Angle Inequality, m R must be
greater than m Q, one of its corresponding remote
interior angles. The markings indicate that ,
indicating that m R = m Q. This is a contradiction
of the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem since
can't be both equal to and greater than at the
same time. Therefore, the markings are incorrect.

ANSWER:  
Sample answer: R is an exterior angle to ,
so by the Exterior Angle Inequality, m R must be
greater than m Q. The markings indicate
b. Sample answer: that , indicating that m R = m Q. This is
a contradiction of the Exterior Angle Inequality
Theorem, so the markings are incorrect.

44. CHALLENGE Using only a ruler, draw

such that m A > m B > m C. Justify
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SOLUTION:  
 so by the Exterior Angle Inequality, m R must be
greater than m Q. The markings indicate
that , indicating that m R = m Q. This is
a contradiction
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One Exterior Angle Inequality
Theorem, so the markings are incorrect.

44. CHALLENGE Using only a ruler, draw 45. OPEN ENDED Give a possible measure for   
such that m A > m B > m C. Justify in shown. Explain your reasoning.
your drawing.
SOLUTION:  
Due to the given information, that
, we know that this is a
triangle with three different angle measures.
Therefore, it also has three different side lengths.
You might want to start your construction with the SOLUTION:  
longest side, which would be across from the largest Since m C  > m B, we know, according to
angle measure. Since A is the largest angle, the
Theorem 5.10, that the side opposite   must
side opposite it, , is the longest side. Then, make a be greater than the side opposite   .
short side across from the smallest angle measure. Therefore, if  AB > AC, then  AB > 6 so you need to
Since C is the smallest angle, is the shortest choose a length for AB that is greater than 6. 
side. Connect points A to C and verify that the length Sample answer: 10;  m C  > m B so AB > AC,
of    is between the other two sides.  Therefore, Theorem 5.10 is satisfied since 10 > 6.

ANSWER:  
Sample answer: 10; m C > m B, so if AB > AC,
Theorem 5.10 is satisfied. Since 10 > 6, AB > AC.

46. CCSS ARGUMENTS Is the base of an isosceles

triangle sometimes, always, or never the longest side
of the triangle? Explain.
SOLUTION:  
ANSWER:   To reason through this answer, see if you can sketch
Sample answer: Since A is the largest angle, the isosceles triangles that have a base shorter than the
side opposite it, , is the longest side. Since C is two congruent legs, as well as longer than the two
congruent legs. 
the smallest angle, is the shortest side.
 
Sometimes;
Sample answer: If the measures of the base angles
are less than 60 degrees, then the base will be the
longest leg. If the measures of the base angles are
greater than 60 degrees, then the base will be the
shortest leg.

ANSWER:  
Sometimes; sample answer: If the measures of the
45. OPEN ENDED Give a possible measure for    base angles are less than 60 degrees, then the base
will be the longest leg. If the measures of the base
in shown. Explain your reasoning.
angles are greater than 60 degrees, then the base will
be the shortest leg.

47. CHALLENGE Use the side lengths in the figure to

list the numbered angles in order from smallest to
largest given that m 2 = m 5. Explain your
reasoning.
SOLUTION:  
Since m C  > m B, we know, according to
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Theorem 5.10, that the side opposite   must
be greater than the side opposite   .
Therefore, if  AB > AC, then  AB > 6 so you need to
 be the shortest leg.
47. CHALLENGE Use the side lengths in the figure to
list the numbered angles in order from smallest to
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largest given that m 2 = m 5. Explain your
reasoning.
SOLUTION:   sum of the other two angles must equal
Walk through these angles one side at a time.
Given: m 2 = m 5
 
The side opposite 5 is the smallest side in that
triangle and m 2 = m 5, so we know that m 4
and m 6 are both greater than m 2 and m 5.
Also, the side opposite m 6 is greater than the side
opposite m 4.  
So far, we have (m 2=m 5) < m 4<m
 
Since the side opposite 2 is greater than the side
opposite 1, we know that m 1 is less than m 2
and m 5.
Now, we have m 1 <  (m 2=m 5) < m
m 6.
From the triangles,  m 1 + m 2 + m 3 = 180 and
m 4 + m 5 + m 6 = 180. Since m 2 = m 5,
 m 1 +  m 3 must equal  m 4 +  m 6.  Since 
m 1 is less than m 4, we know that m 3 is must
be greater than m 6.
The side lengths list  in order from smallest to largest  According to the information in the chart, which of
is :m 1, m 2 = m 5, m 4, m 6, m 3.
ANSWER:   56.
m∠1,  m∠2 = m∠5,  m∠4,  m∠6,  m∠3;  Sample  B Store 1 sold twice as many action and horror films
answer: The side opposite ∠5 is the smallest side in
that triangle and m∠2 = m∠5, so we know that m∠4
and m∠6 are both greater than m∠2 and m∠5. The
side opposite m∠6 > the side opposite m∠4. Since
the side opposite ∠2 > the side opposite ∠1, we
know that m∠1 < m∠2 and m∠5. Since m∠2 =
m∠5,  m∠1 + m∠3 = m∠4 + m∠6.  Since m∠1 <
m∠4 then m∠3 > m∠6.  
 
 
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48. WRITING IN MATH Explain why the hypotenuse
of a right triangle is always the longest side of the
triangle.
know that m∠1 < m∠2 and m∠5. Since m∠2 =
m∠5,  m∠1 + m∠3 = m∠4 + m∠6.  Since m∠1 <
m∠4 then m∠3 > m∠6.  
 
 
48. WRITING IN MATH Explain why the hypotenuse
of a right triangle is always the longest side of the
triangle.
SOLUTION:  
Based on the Triangle Sum Theorem, we know that
the sum of all the angles of a triangle add up to 180
degrees. If one of the angles is 90 degrees, then the
 degrees. If two angles add up to 
90 degrees, and neither is 0 degrees, then they each
must equal less than 90 degrees, making the sides
across from these two acute angles shorter than the
side across from the 90 degree angle, according to
Theorem 5.10. Because the hypotenuse is across
from the 90 degree angle, the largest angle, then it
must be the longest side of the triangle. 
 
6. ANSWER:  
Sample answer: Since the hypotenuse is across from
the right angle and both of the other angles in a right
triangle are always acute, the hypotenuse is always
opposite the largest angle of the triangle and is
always the longest side.
4< 49. STATISTICS The chart shows the number and
types of DVDs sold at three stores.
these statements is true?
A The mean number of DVDs sold per store was
as store 3 sold of science fiction.
C Store 2 sold fewer comedy and science fiction
than store 3 sold.
D The mean number of science fiction DVDs sold
per store was 46.
SOLUTION:  
Mean of science fiction DVDs is  or 
46.
The correct choice is D.
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ANSWER:  
D
 Sample answer: Since the hypotenuse is across from triangle. And one of the angles is obtuse; so, it is an
the right angle and both of the other angles in a right Obtuse Scalene Triangle. The correct choice is F.
triangle are always acute, the hypotenuse is always
opposite the largest
5-3 Inequalities in Oneangle of the triangle and is
Triangle ANSWER:  
always the longest side. F

49. STATISTICS The chart shows the number and
types of DVDs sold at three stores.
According to the information in the chart, which of
these statements is true?
A The mean number of DVDs sold per store was
56.
B Store 1 sold twice as many action and horror films
as store 3 sold of science fiction.
C Store 2 sold fewer comedy and science fiction
than store 3 sold.
D The mean number of science fiction DVDs sold
per store was 46.
51. EXTENDED RESPONSE At a five-star
restaurant, a waiter earns a total of t dollars for
working h hours in which he receives $198 in tips
and makes $2.50 per hour.
a. Write an equation to represent the total amount of
money the waiter earns.
b. If the waiter earned a total of $213, how many
hours did he work?
c. If the waiter earned $150 in tips and worked for
12 hours, what is the total amount of money he
earned?
SOLUTION:  
a. The equation that represents the total amount of
money the waiter earns is:
 
b. Substitute t = 213 in the equation and find h.

SOLUTION:  

Mean of science fiction DVDs is  or 

So, the waiter worked for 6 hours.
46.  
The correct choice is D. c.
ANSWER:  
D  

50. Two angles of a triangle have measures and . The total amount he earned is $180.
What type of triangle is it?
F obtuse scalene ANSWER:  
G obtuse isosceles a. t = 2.5h + 198
H acute scalene b. 6
J acute isosceles c. $180

SOLUTION:   52. SAT/ACT Which expression has the least value?

By Triangle Sum Theorem, the measure of the third A
angle is  or  B
Since no angle measures are equal, it is a scalene C
triangle. And one of the angles is obtuse; so, it is an D
Obtuse Scalene Triangle. The correct choice is F. E
ANSWER:   SOLUTION:  
F

51. EXTENDED RESPONSE At a five-star

restaurant, a waiter earns a total of t dollars for
working h hours in which he receives $198 in tips
and makes $2.50 per hour. |–99| = 99
a. Write an equation to represent the total amount of has the least value. So, the correct choice is E.
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hours did he work? ANSWER:  
 SOLUTION:  
ANSWER:  
Since J  is the midpoint of XY,
a. t = 2.5h + 198
b. 6
5-3 Inequalities in One Triangle ANSWER:  
c. $180 8

52. SAT/ACT Which expression has the least value? COORDINATE GEOMETRY Write an
A equation in slope-intercept form for the
B perpendicular bisector of the segment with the
C given endpoints. Justify your answer.
55. D(–2, 4) and E(3, 5)
D
E SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:   The slope of the segment DE is  or   So, the 
slope of the perpendicular bisector is –5.
The perpendicular bisector passes through the mid
point of the segment DE. The midpoint of DE is

 or  
|–99| = 99
has the least value. So, the correct choice is E. The slope-intercept form for the equation of the
  perpendicular bisector of DE is:

ANSWER:  
E

In , P is the centroid, KP = 3, and XJ = 8.

Find each length.

53. XK
SOLUTION:  
Here, .
By Centroid Theorem,
ANSWER:  
y = –5x + 7; The perpendicular bisector bisects the
segment at the midpoint of the segment. The
midpoint is . The slope of the given segment

is   , so the slope of the perpendicular bisector is –
ANSWER:   5.
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56. D(–2,–4) and E(2, 1)
54. YJ
SOLUTION:  
SOLUTION:  
Since J  is the midpoint of XY, The slope of the segment DE is  or   So, the 

ANSWER:   slope of the perpendicular bisector is

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The perpendicular bisector passes through the mid
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equation in slope-intercept form for the
 or  
perpendicular bisector of the segment with the
 is , so the slope of the perpendicular bisector is
is   , so the slope of the perpendicular bisector is –
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5. in One Triangle  .

56. D(–2,–4) and E(2, 1) 57. JETS The United States Navy Flight Demonstration
Squadron, the Blue Angels, flies in a formation that
SOLUTION:  
can be viewed as two triangles with a common side.
The slope of the segment DE is  or   So, the  Write a two-column proof to prove that
 if T is the midpoint of
slope of the perpendicular bisector is and .
The perpendicular bisector passes through the mid
point of the segment DE. The midpoint of DE is

 or  
The slope-intercept form for the equation of the
perpendicular bisector of DE is:
SOLUTION:  
The given information in this proof can help make
congruent corresponding sides for the two triangles.
If T is the midpoint of , then it would form two
congruent segments, and . Using this, along
with the other given and the Reflexive Property for
the third pair of sides, you can prove these triangles
are congruent using SSS. 
 
Given: T is the midpoint of  
Prove:
Proof:
Statements(Reasons)
1. T is the midpoint of  (Given)
2.  (Definition of midpoint)
ANSWER:   3.  (Given)
; The perpendicular bisector bisects the 4. (Reflexive Property)
5. (SSS)
segment at the midpoint of the segment. The
midpoint is   . The slope of the given segment ANSWER:  
Given: T is the midpoint of  
is , so the slope of the perpendicular bisector is Prove:
Proof:
 . Statements(Reasons)
1. T is the midpoint of  (Given)
57. JETS The United States Navy Flight Demonstration 2.  (Definition of midpoint)
Squadron, the Blue Angels, flies in a formation that 3.  (Given)
can be viewed as two triangles with a common side.
Write a two-column proof to prove that 4. (Reflexive Property)
 if T is the midpoint of 5.  (SSS)
and . 58. POOLS A rectangular pool is 20 feet by 30 feet.
The depth of the pool is 60 inches, but the depth of
the water is of the depth of the pool. Find each
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measure to the nearest tenth. (Lesson 1-7)
a. the surface area of the pool
 2.  (Definition of midpoint)
3.  (Given) The equation is false for these values.
4.
5-3 Inequalities (Reflexive Property)
in One Triangle ANSWER:  
5.  (SSS) false

58. POOLS A rectangular pool is 20 feet by 30 feet. 61. 

The depth of the pool is 60 inches, but the depth of
SOLUTION:  
the water is of the depth of the pool. Find each
measure to the nearest tenth. (Lesson 1-7)
a. the surface area of the pool
The equation is true for these values.
b. the volume of water in the pool
SOLUTION:   ANSWER:  
12 inches = 1 foot. Therefore, 60 inches = 5 feet. true
a. Surface area of the pool S is:

b. The depth of the water is  or 3.75ft.

The volume of the water in the pool is:

ANSWER:  
2
a. 1700 ft
b. 2250 ft3

Determine whether each equation is true or

false if x = 8, y = 2, and z = 3.
59. 

SOLUTION:  

The equation is false for these values.

ANSWER:  
false

60. 
SOLUTION:  

The equation is false for these values.

ANSWER:  
false

61. 
SOLUTION:  
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