DETAILED LESSON PLAN FORMAT

DLP NO.: 6 Learning Area: Mathematics Grade Level: 8 Quarter: 4 Duration: 60 minutes

Learning
Proves inequalities in a triangle Code: M8GE-IVc-1
Competency/ies:

Theorems Useful in Proving Inequalities in a Triangle:

 Triangle Inequality Theorem 3 ( S1 + S2 > S3 )

Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem
The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater than the measure of either
remote interior angles.
Key Concepts/  Hinge Theorem
understandings to If two sides of a triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, but the
be developed: included angle of the first triangle is larger than the included angle of the second,
then the third side of the first angle is longer than the third side of the second
angle.
 Converse of the Hinge Theorem
If two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, but the
third side of the first triangle is longer than the third side of the second, then the
included angle of the first triangle is larger than the included angle of the second.

1. Objectives

Knowledge State the different theorems that are useful in proving triangle inequalities
Skills Prove the inequalities in a triangle by using two-column proof or indirect proof
Attitudes Demonstrate perseverance in proving triangle inequalities
Values Develop respect among others during class activities
2. Content Proving Inequalities In A Triangle
3. Learning
LM in Math 8, laptop/netbook, projector/TV, Workbook in Math 8, Exploring Mathematics
Resources/
(Oronce,Orlando,et.al.)
Materials/
Equipment
4. Procedures (indicate the steps you will undertake to teach the lesson and indicate the no. of minutes each
step will consume)

A. Prayer
B. Attendance and Physical Arrangement Check
Preparation C. Ask volunteers to answer the Assignment in DLP No. 5
(Refer to the answer key of the Worksheet)
5 minutes What theorem was proved in your assignment? State the theorem.
Ans. Triangle Inequality Theorem 3 ( S1 + S2 > S3 ) Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem
The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater than the measure of either
remote interior angles.

Presentation
A. ACTIVITY
33 minutes Suppose two matched pairs of sticks are hinged together and connected with an elastic
bond. The two triangles shown below represent different possibilities for the degree
measure of the angle formed by the sticks.

B E

C F
A
D

1. If we open them so that m∠D ¿ m∠ A, what are your findings?

Ans. We can find that EF> BC .
2. If we open them so that EF> BC , what can you conclude?
Ans. m∠D ¿ m∠ A
3. What are the theorems suggested in the activity?
Ans. Hinge Theorem and Converse of a Hinge Theorem
B. ANALYSIS
1. State the theorems.

 Hinge Theorem
If two sides of a triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, but the
included angle of the first triangle is larger than the included angle of the second,
then the third side of the first angle is longer than the third side of the second
angle.
 Converse of the Hinge Theorem
If two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, but the
third side of the first triangle is longer than the third side of the second, then the
included angle of the first triangle is larger than the included angle of the second.

2. Discuss the examples below.

EXAMPLE 1:

Given: AB ≅ AD , m∠1¿ m∠2

What can you deduce?

Solution: In the figure are two triangles where AB ≅ AD and AC ≅ AC . Since

m∠1¿ m∠2, we can apply the Hinge Theorem to get BC ¿ DC .

EXAMPLE 2:

Given: JULY is a parallelogram

m ∠ J > m∠ U
Prove: UY >JL

Proof:

Statements Reasons
1. JULY is a parallelogram 1. Given
2. JY ≅ UL 2. Opposite sides of a parallelogram are ≅
3. JU ≅ JU 3. Reflexive Property
4. m ∠ J > m∠ U 4. Given
5. UY >JL 5. Definition of Hinge Theorem

EXAMPLE 3:

Given: BS is a median
BT > BE
Prove: m ∠ BST > m∠ BSE

Proof:
Statements Reasons
1. BS is a median 1. Given
2. ST ≅ SE 2. Definition of a Median
3. BS ≅ BS 3. Reflexive Property
4. BT > BE 4. Given
5. m ∠ BST > m∠ BSE 5. Definition of the Converse of the Hinge
Theorem

C. ABSTRACTION

What are the techniques in proving triangle inequalities?

Answers may vary
 Given: ART with I the midpoint of TR ;
I
RS ≅ NT and IS >¿ T R
Prove: AT > AR
N S
Proof: A

Statements Reasons
Practice 1. I is the midpoint of TR 1. Given
10 minutes 2. ¿ ≅ IR 2. Definition of Midpoint
3. RS ≅ NT and 3. Given
IS >¿
4. m ∠ R >m∠ T 4. Definition of the Converse of the Hinge
Theorem
5. AT > AR 5. If one angle of a triangle is larger than the
measure of the second angle, then the side
opposite the larger angle is longer than the side
opposite the second angle.

5. Assessment (indicate whether it is thru Observation and/ or Talking/conferencing to learners and/or

Analysis of Learner’s Products and/or Tests)
D E
Given: DT =DE and TN > EN
Prove: m ∠ TDN >m ∠ EDN
T
N
Proof:
Written Test Statements Reasons
10 minutes 1. DT =DE 1. Given
2. DT ≅ DE 2. Congruent sides are equal in measure
3. DN ≅ DN 3. Reflexive Property
4. TN > EN 4. Given
5. m ∠ TDN >m ∠ EDN 5. Definition of the Converse of the Hinge
Theorem

6. Assignment (indicate whether it is for Reinforcement and/or Enrichment and/or Enhancement of the day’s
lesson or Preparation for a new lesson)
Preparation for a
new lesson Study the next topic about Proving Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal

1 minute

7.Wrap Up/
Concluding
Activity Close the period by wrapping up the day’s lesson.

1 minute