SAN JOSE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Pre – Test in Mathematics 8

TRIANGLE INEQUALITIES
S.Y. 2022 - 2023

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read and analyze each item. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space before
the number.
______1. How will you describe the measure of an exterior angle of a triangle?
A. It is greater than its adjacent interior angle.
B. It is less than its adjacent interior angle.
C. It is greater than either remote interior angle.
D. It is less than either remote interior angle.
______ 2. Which of the following angles are exterior angles of ∠MNP?

A. ∠3, ∠4 C. ∠5, ∠6
B. ∠4, ∠5 D. ∠6, ∠7

______3. Base on the figure in number 2, which of the following is a remote interior angle of ∠7?

A. ∠1 C. ∠5
B. ∠2 D. ∠6

______4. What theorem states that if one side of a triangle is longer than a second side, then the
angle opposite the first side is larger than the angle opposite the second side?
A. Triangle Inequality Theorem 1 C. Triangle Inequality Theorem 3
B. Triangle Inequality Theorem 2 D. Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem

______5. Which angle of ∆END is the largest?

A. ∠E
B. ∠N
C. ∠D
D. ∠F

______6. Which side of ∆GOD is the shortest?

A. GO C. GD
B. OD D. FD
______7. Which side of ∆GOD is the longest?
A. GO C. GD
B. OD D. FD
______8. Which is true about the Triangle Inequality Theorem 3?
A. The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is less than the length of the third
side.
B. The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third
side.
C. The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is equal to the length of the third side.
D. The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is less than or equal to the length of
the third side.
______9. Is it possible to form a triangle with sides of lengths 6, 7 and 13?
A. Yes, because 6 + 7 = 13. C. No, because 6 + 7 = 13.
B. Yes, because 6 + 7 > 13. D. No, because 6 + 7 < 13.

______10. In ∆ABD and ∆CBD, AB ≅ CB , BD ≅ DB ; ∠CBD < ∠ABD, what is the relation between
AD and CD ?

A. > B. ≥ C. < D. ≤
______11. The following statements are true about the figure at the right EXCEPT
A. AD > CD C. AB ≅ CB
B. AD < CD D. BD ≅ BD
______12. If BC ≅ BD and AC > AD, then m∠4 _____ m∠3.
A. > B. ≥ C. < D. ≤

______13. Base on the figure in number 12, if BD ≅ BC and AD > AC ,

then m∠3 _____ m∠4.

A. > B. ≥ C. < D. ≤
______14. What can you conclude about the figure at the right?
A. ∠C = ∠F C. ∠C < ∠F

B. ∠C > ∠F D. ∠C ≠ ∠F
______15. Which of the following statements is TRUE about
the figure at the right?
A. AD ≅ CD C. ∠1 < ∠2

B. AB ≅ CD D. ∠1 > ∠2
Use this situation to answer nos. 16 – 17.
The two sides of a triangles measure 15 in. and 25 in. The 3 rd side is also a whole number.
______16. What is the shortest possible length of the triangle in inches?
A. 10 B. 11 C. 12 D. 13
______17. What is the longest possible length of the triangle in inches?
A. 35 B. 57 C. 39 D. 40
______18. What is the measure of ∠2 in the figure at the right?
A. 71º B. 72º C. 73º D. 74º

Use the figure to answer numbers 19 - 20.

Given: MH = MT
Prove: MA + AT > MH
Supply the missing reasons to prove that MA + AT > MH given that MH = MT.
STATEMENT REASONS
1. MH = MT 19.
2. MA + AT > MT Triangle Inequality Theorem
3. MA + AT > MH 20.

______19. A. Given C. Triangle Inequality Theorem

B. Hinge Theorem D. Exterior Angle Theorem
______ 20. A. Given C. Substitution
B. Hinge Theorem D. Exterior Angle Theorem
______ 21. Given the figure, justify why ∆CMP is formed.
A. MP + PC > MC C. MP + PC = MC
B. MP + PC < MC D. MP + MC < PC
Use the figure to answer numbers 22 - 24.
Given: ∠KLM ≅ ∠KMJ
Prove: ∠JKM ¿∠KMJ

Supply the missing reasons to prove that ∠JKM ¿∠KMJ given that ∠KLM ≅ ∠KMJ.
STATEMENT REASONS
1. ∠KLM ≅ ∠KMJ 22.
2. m∠KLM =m∠KMJ Definition of Congruent Angles
3. m∠JKM > m∠KLM 23.
4. ∠JKM ¿∠KMJ 24.

______22. A. Given C. Triangle Inequality Theorem

B. Hinge Theorem D. Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem
______ 23. A. Given C. Substitution
B. Hinge Theorem D. Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem
______ 24. A. Given C. Substitution
B. Hinge Theorem D. Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem
______ 25. Find the measure of ∠3 in the figure at the right.
A. 35º B. 36º C. 37º D. 38º

______26. In ∆CPU, CP = 8 cm, PU = 9 cm and CU = 10 cm. List the angles in order from least to
greatest.
A. ∠C, ∠P, ∠U C. ∠P, ∠C, ∠U
B. ∠U, ∠C, ∠P D. ∠U, ∠P, ∠C
______27. List the sides of ∆LYK in order from greatest to least measure.
A. LY , YK , LK C. YK , YL, LK
B. LY , LK , YK D. YK , LK , LY
______28. Each of Aidee, Arnel, Aleph and Aleen was given an 18-cm piece of stick. They were
instructed to create a triangle. Each cut the stick in their own chosen lengths as follows:
Aidee – 6 cm, 6 cm, 6 cm; Arnel – 4 cm, 5 cm, 9 cm; Aleph – 7 cm, 5 cm, 6 cm; and Aleen
– 3 cm, 7 cm, 8 cm. Who among them was not able to make a triangle?
A. Aidee B. Arnel C. Aleph D. Aleen
______29. Hikers Adrian and Andrei who have uniform hiking speed walk in opposite directions –
Adrian, eastward whereas Andrei, westward. After walking three kilometers each, both of
them take left turns at different angles. Adrian at an angle 30º and Andrei at 40º. Both
continue hiking and cover another four kilometers each before taking a rest. Which hiker is
farther from their point of origin?
A. Andrei C. It cannot be determined.
B. Adrian D. Andrei is as far as Adrian from the
Rendezvous
______30. From the in equalities in the triangles shown, a conclusion can be reached using the
converse of hinge theorem. Which of the following is the last statement?
A. . HM ≅ HM C. HO ≅ HE
B. m∠OHM >m∠EHM D. m∠EHM >m∠OHM
______31. What are the possible values of x in the figure?
A. x < 11. 25 C. x ≤ 11. 25
B. x > 11. 25 D. x ≥ 11. 25

______32. What is the range of the values of the diagonal d of a parallelogram if adjacent sides are
10 cm and 14 cm?
A. 5≤ d ≤ 23 C. 4 ≤ d ≤ 24
B. 4 < d < 24 D. 5 < d < 23
______33. The chairs of a swing ride are farthest from the base of
the swing tower when the swing ride is at full speed.
 What conclusion can you make about the angles of the
swings at different speeds?
A. The angles of the swings remain constant whether the
speed is low or full.
B. The angles of the swings are smaller at full speed than
at low speed.
C. The angles of the swings are larger at full speed than
at low speed.
D. The angles of the swings are larger at low speed than
at full speed.
______34. Will you able to conclude that EM > EF if one of the following statements is not
established: AE ≅ AE, AF ≅ AM , m∠MAE >m∠FAE?
A. Yes, I will.
B. No, I won’t.
C. It is impossible to decide.
D. It depends on which statement is left out.
Use the figure to answer numbers 35 - 36.
Given: HO ≅ EP
m∠OHP >m∠EPH
Prove: OP > EH

Supply the missing statement and reason to prove that OP > EH given that HO ≅ EP and
m∠OHP >m∠EPH.
STATEMENT REASONS
1. OP > EH Given
2. 35. Reflexive Property
3. m∠OHP >m∠EPH Given
4. OP > EH 36.

______35. A. HE ≅ HE C. HP ≅ HP
B. HO ≅ HO D. EP ≅ EP
______36. A. Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem C. Triangle Inequality Theorem 1
B. Hinge Theorem D. Converse of Hinge Theorem

II. Proving (37 – 40)

Directions: Write the missing reasons for the statements in the two – column proof.

Given: I is the midpoint of AT , ∠1≅ ∠2, m∠3 >m∠4

Prove: HT > FA

STATEMENT REASONS
1. ∠1≅ ∠2 Given
2. ∆FIH is isosceles 37.
3. FI ≅ HI The legs of an isosceles triangle are
congruent
4. I is the midpoint of AT 38.
5. AI ≅ TI I is the midpoint of AT
6. m∠3 >m∠4 39.
7. HT > FA 40.

Answer Key
1. C 21. A

2. A 22. A

3. B 23. D

4. D 24. C

5. A 25. A

6. B 26. B

7. A 27. B

8. C 28. B

9. C 29. B

10. A 30. B

11. A 31. C

12. C 32. B

13. C 33. C

14. B 34. B

15. D 35. A

16. B 36. B

17. C 37. Converse of Isos. Triangle Theorem

18. B 38. Given

19. A 39. Given

20. C 40. Hinge Theorem